CHAPTER FIVE HUNDRED AND SIXTY FOUR – WHAT IS THE NEW DIRECTION

When she returned to Marco with the intelligence, the relief on his face was palpable. He pulled her into a fierce embrace, whispering, "You did it, mi amor. You've given us exactly what we need." Over the next week, Marco and his top lieutenants worked tirelessly to plan their operation. Using the information Jasmine had provided, they identified key vulnerabilities in the Velasco organization. The night of the operation, Jasmine paced nervously in their bedroom, unable to sleep. She had wanted to go with Marco, to be by his side, but they both knew it was too dangerous. Instead, she was left to wait and worry. Hours passed like days. Finally, just as the first light of dawn was breaking, Jasmine heard cars pulling into the compound. She raced downstairs to find Marco striding through the door, his face weary but triumphant. "It's done," he said, pulling her close. "We've dealt the Velascos a blow they won't recover from." As Marco filled her in on the details, Jasmine felt a mix