CHAPTER FOUR HUNDRED AND THIRTY EIGHT – INSANE PLANS

An hour later, they sat across from Mr. Patel, the resort's manager, in his plush office. As Marco laid out their concerns and showed him the threatening notes and photos, Jasmine watched the man's face carefully. There was something in his expression - a flicker of recognition, perhaps even fear - that told her he knew more than he was letting on. "Mr. and Mrs. Cesaro," Patel said, his voice carefully measured. "I assure you, we take the safety and privacy of our guests very seriously. But these allegations... they're quite extraordinary. Do you have any proof beyond these notes and photos, which could easily be pranks or misunderstandings?" Marco leaned forward, his voice low and intense. "Cut the act, Mr. Patel. We know this resort isn't just a vacation spot. We know about the secret meetings, the coded reservations. What we don't know is why we've been targeted." Patel's composure cracked, just for a moment, but it was enough. He sighed heavily, seeming to age years in an instan