Chapter 116

CAMILA'S POV I once believed that Santiago was merely a blood and bullet monster who ascended. However, there was more to this. The USB, akin to a looming threat, ignited in my pocket. I gazed at the laptop's screen as each file opened. The files included transcripts of phone conversations, emails, and bank transfers. names I knew. Senators, police chiefs, and judges were among the individuals I knew. Each file was a further blow to Santiago's reputation. Santiago owned them, not just paid them off. What's the worst? In family pictures, they grinned. In front of churches, they shook hands. At charity dinners, I sat next to him. I reclined in the chair. My chest was too constricted. I was having trouble breathing. That's it, then. He did it this way. He remained untouchable in this way. "Camila, you there?" From the back room, Elias murmured. "Yeah," I said in a quiet voice. "This is something you must see." He frowned as he peered over my shoulder and watched the screen scroll through