Chapter 57

Another workday dawned for D'Andre, swamped in the bustling world of corporate affairs. What had escaped his notice was that he'd plunged headfirst into his tasks, just as Catalina, Taylor, and Castor had been ensnared in the relentless grind. Until finally, the lunch hour arrived, marking the first instance when he wouldn't be accompanying his friends for a midday meal.

"Hey? I thought we had no business meetings today," Castor, D'Andre's diligent secretary, chimed in.

"Why? Do you have an appointment somewhere? Where are you off to?" Catalina inquired, with Taylor courteously holding the door open, allowing her older sister entry. These two siblings, it seemed, formed quite a dynamic duo. Catalina provided support to Taylor, and they even brought along iced coffee – a subtle detail that hadn't escaped Castor's discerning eye.

"Why didn't you buy me a coffee, love?" Castor playfully pouted, attempting to exude cuteness with his expressive eyes.

"Silly, Taylor treated me, babe," Catal