Chapter 162 Taking down a crime boss

Over the next week, Mariama and Andre carefully nurtured these connections, dropping hints and planting seeds of discontent. It was a dangerous game, requiring constant vigilance and quick thinking. One night, as they reviewed their progress, Andre voiced his concerns. "What if they're playing us? What if they report back to Ramon?" Mariama considered this. "It's possible. But I don't think so. The discontent is real. We're just... encouraging it." "And if we're wrong?" Mariama's eyes hardened. "Then we'll deal with that when it comes. We can't afford to second-guess ourselves now." As their plan took shape, they also focused on gathering resources. They needed safe houses, vehicles, and a way to move money without attracting attention. "I know a guy," Andre said one morning. "Ex-military. He can get us what we need, no questions asked." Mariama frowned. "Can we trust him?" "As much as we can trust anyone in this business," Andre shrugged. They met Andre's contact, a grizzled