Chapter 9 - THE INVITATION
Dominic called Alejandro directly, bypassing the compromised estate security. He gave his boss coordinates to a neutral location—an abandoned colonial church on the edge of the city. Alejandro arrived alone, unarmed, stepping into the cavernous, moonlit nave. Valeria stood waiting at the altar, holding Mateo’s hand. The ruthless mafia boss fell to his knees when he saw his son alive. Then, Valeria silently handed Alejandro the sliced-open pillow and played Dominic’s recording. The absolute, terrifying silence that followed was heavier than any scream. Alejandro’s eyes turned completely dead.
