Francisco rose from his chair, his presence commanding and confident. As he walked over to Max, he leaned in closer and whispered, "You understand what to do. She must be here for us."

Max, who had a sharp eye for subtleties, looked at Francisco and raised one eyebrow, seeking clarification. "Us or you?"

Francisco's stern face made it clear that the matter was significant, and Max, recognizing the gravity of the situation, got straight to the point.

"Okay, I can handle ...