CHAPTER FIVE HUNDRED AND SIXTY TWO – THE CARTEL’S JUSTICE

The next few hours were a whirlwind of activity as Marco put his plan into motion. Jasmine watched with a mix of pride and apprehension as he masterfully orchestrated the trap for Rafael. When the moment of confrontation finally came, it was both terrifying and anticlimactic. Faced with the overwhelming evidence of his betrayal, Rafael crumbled, confessing everything. The room erupted into chaos as Marco's men, enraged by the betrayal, demanded blood. Marco, his face a mask of controlled fury, silenced them with a raised hand. "Rafael will face justice," he declared. "But not here, not like this. We are not animals." As Rafael was led away, Marco turned to Jasmine. His eyes were a storm of emotions – anger, admiration, fear. "We'll talk later," he said quietly. In the aftermath of Rafael's exposure, the Cesaro organization was in turmoil. Marco worked tirelessly to shore up their defenses and root out any lingering Velasco influence. Jasmine, despite her crucial role in uncovering