CHAPTER THREE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY FIVE – CARLA FACES THE FAMILY

The next day, they presented their findings to Don Cesaro. The old man listened intently, his face growing darker with each revelation. When they finished, he was silent for a long moment. Finally, he spoke. "You've done well, all of you. Especially you, Jasmine. Your loyalty in the face of such betrayal is commendable." He turned to Luca. "Set up a meeting with Carla. Make it seem routine. We'll confront her there." The trap was set. Carla arrived at the bistro that evening, unaware that her deception was about to be exposed. As she entered the office, she found Don Cesaro, Marco, Luca, and Jasmine waiting for her. "Ms. Sanchez," Don Cesaro said, his voice cold. "We need to have a chat about your extracurricular activities." Carla's face paled. "I... I don't know what you mean." Jasmine stepped forward, anger burning in her eyes. "Drop the act, Carla. We know everything. The phone calls to Antonio Russo, the planted evidence. You tried to frame me." For a moment, Carla looked l