CHAPTER THREE HUNDRED AND FIFTY SEVEN – WHY DID YOU BETRAY THE FAMILY

As the dinner service wound down, Jasmine caught Tony's eye across the kitchen and gave him a subtle nod, gesturing towards the back office. Tony's brow furrowed slightly, but he nodded back, finishing up his station before making his way over. Jasmine's heart raced as she closed the office door behind them. She took a deep breath, steeling herself for the confrontation to come. "What's this about, Elena?" Tony asked, his tone casual but his eyes sharp and wary. Jasmine straightened her shoulders, dropping the meek intern act. "I think you know exactly what this is about, Tony. Or should I say, our resident saboteur?" Tony's eyes widened for a fraction of a second before his face settled into a mask of confusion. "What are you talking about? And... wait, who are you really?" Jasmine allowed a small, grim smile to cross her face. "My name is Jasmine Delacroix. I'm the manager of this bistro, and I've been watching you very closely." Tony took a step back, his hand reaching for the