CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND FORTY SIX – CAPTURED THE CROOKS

Their moment of vulnerability was interrupted by Miguel's phone ringing. It was Detective Gomez, calling with updates on the case. As Miguel took the call, Karina watched him, a mix of emotions swirling within her. Their relationship had transformed in ways she never could have imagined, but with so much still unresolved, the future remained uncertain. The next few days were a whirlwind of activity as they prepared to present their findings to law enforcement and the board. Karina and Miguel worked around the clock, compiling testimonies, financial records, and evidence of illegal transactions into a comprehensive report. On the morning of the presentation, tension hung thick in the air. Miguel paced the room, reviewing his notes one last time, while Karina double-checked that all their evidence was securely stored on encrypted drives. "Are you ready for this?" Miguel asked, pausing in his pacing to look at Karina. She took a deep breath, squaring her shoulders. "As ready as I'll e