The trip began a week later.

Alchemax's private jet took them to the European facilities, a gleaming tower in the heart of Berlin, futuristic and still under construction. Miguel barely spoke to Dalia, keeping her busy with technical tasks and limiting any unnecessary interaction.

He definitely wasn't happy about having to travel with someone other than his wife, especially since his condition had been worsening over the past few weeks. Like every night, in the solitude of his hotel room, he video-called {{user}}.