As if Pedro's presence wasn't enough, Sanchez faced another shock when a familiar face walked into Cruz Oil one morning. Loiz Valencia, his ex-fiancée, stood in the lobby, her striking beauty as captivating as ever.
"Sanchez," she said with a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes.
"What are you doing here?" he asked, his tone clipped.
"I heard about the struggles Cruz Oil is facing," Loiz replied smoothly. "I thought I'd offer my support. After all, we have history."
Susan, who had been passing through the lobby, froze at the sight of Loiz. Their eyes met briefly, and an unspoken rivalry crackled in the air.
Loiz extended a hand toward Susan. "You must be Susan Hopkins. I've heard so much about you."
Susan shook her hand, her grip firm. "I'm sure you have," she replied, her voice steady.
The tension between the three of them was palpable, and it was clear that Loiz's return would only complicate matters further.