Chapter 160 Held for ransom

Mariama blinked, her eyes adjusting to the gloom. Ramon stood before her, flanked by two burly guards. "Ramon," she spat, her voice hoarse. "What do you want?" Ramon smiled, but it didn't reach his eyes. "What do I want? My dear Mariama, I want what's rightfully mine. The territory, the business, the respect – all of which you and your dear Andre have been stealing from me." He crouched down, bringing his face level with hers. "But more than that, I want you. Your brilliant mind, your strategic skills. You're wasted with Andre. Together, you and I could rule the entire Costa del Sol." Mariama glared at him. "I'll never work for you, Ramon." Ramon's smile widened, revealing teeth that seemed too sharp in the dim light. "Oh, I think you will. Once Andre agrees to my terms, you'll have no choice." With that, he stood and strode out of the room, leaving Mariama alone with her thoughts and the two silent guards. Days blurred together in Mariama's concrete prison. She was given minima