In a dim warehouse office on the outskirts of the city, Mateo paced back and forth, waiting for the world to behold his hard work. This time he had hit her where it hurt the most, and he hoped it will hurt half as much as she had hurt him and his family. His men Rico and Javi stood silently at the table, waiting for their boss to speak.
On one of the screens, Clara Torres' face filled the news channel, the headline flashing:
BREAKING: PROSECUTOR CLARA TORRES ACCUSED OF HAVING A BABY IN HIGHSCHOOL.
Mateo's mouth curved into a cruel smile.
"There," he said, tapping the screen. "Let the world see her for who she really is. Let her drown in shame."
Rico nodded grimly. "You think the Ashfords will drop her?"
