"But where are you going?" asked Sheila, trying to keep calm.
Benjamin scratched his head, as if searching for the right way to explain.
"I'm going to Lantoria," Benjamin finally said, mentioning a country Sheila didn't know. "It's going to be a long business trip. I'm going to set up a new factory there and also take the opportunity to relax a bit."
Sheila felt a knot in her stomach.
She wasn't sure if it was because of the news of the trip or the way Benjamin was telling it.
"But how long will you be gone?"
Benjamin shrugged.
"I'm not sure. It could be a few months. It all depends on how things go over there."
Sheila nodded, trying to hide her disappointment.
"I guess you'll have a lot of work."
"Yes," Benjamin replied. "But I hope to have some time for myself too. Lantoria is a beautiful place, and I think a change of scenery will do me good. Do you know Lantoria?"
Sheila shook her head.
