CHAPTER SIX HUNDRED AND THIRTEEN – SURPRISE VISIT FROM THE LAW

The next morning, Jasmine sat in her office, nursing a cup of strong coffee. She had barely slept, her mind churning with possibilities and dangers. A knock on her door startled her. It was her assistant, looking nervous. "Mrs. Cesaro? There's a Detective Ramirez here to see you. He says it's urgent." Jasmine felt her heart skip a beat. "Send him in," she said, her voice surprisingly steady. Detective Ramirez was a stocky man with keen eyes and a no-nonsense demeanor. He settled into the chair across from Jasmine, his gaze never leaving her face. "Mrs. Cesaro," he began, "I'm here to ask you a few questions about your association with Anthony Reeves." Jasmine's mind raced. Was this it? Had Anthony been working with the police all along? "Of course, Detective," she said calmly. "How can I help?" Ramirez pulled out a photo and slid it across the desk. It showed Anthony shaking hands with a man Jasmine recognized as one of Marco's rivals in the cartel world. "Mr. Reeves isn't who