CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND THIRTY NINE – THE PLANNING PHASE

As they continued to discuss strategy, the car pulled up to Miguel's mansion. The lights were on, and they could see several figures moving about inside. Miguel tensed. "I didn't leave anyone here. Something's wrong." Karina's hand flew to her mouth. "Oh God, do you think they're here for us?" Miguel's hand went to the concealed gun he'd started carrying since the threats began. "Stay behind me," he instructed as they cautiously approached the house. As they neared the front door, it suddenly flew open. Miguel raised his gun, only to lower it immediately when he saw who stood in the doorway. "Surprise!" chorused a group of familiar faces. Tom Reeves, Steven, and Detective Laura Gomez stood in the foyer, surrounded by laptops, papers, and what looked like surveillance equipment. "What... what is all this?" Miguel asked, bewildered. Laura stepped forward, a grim smile on her face. "This, Mr. Eladio, is your war room. We've got a lot of work to do if we're going to bring down this