CHAPTER FIVE HUNDRED AND SEVENTY FOUR – IS MARCO JEALOUS?

Later that day, Jasmine returned to her apartment, mentally exhausted but feeling more positive than she had since the explosion. As she unlocked her door, she was startled to find Marco waiting for her inside. "Jesus, Marco!" she exclaimed. "You scared me half to death. What are you doing here?" Marco stood up from the couch, his expression a mix of concern and frustration. "I've been waiting for you. We need to talk about Victor and this police investigation." Jasmine sighed, setting down her bag. "I told you I'd call you later." "This couldn't wait," Marco insisted. "Jasmine, the police are asking questions about the studio's connection to the Cesaro family. We need to get our stories straight." Jasmine felt her earlier optimism fading. "Marco, I told you, I'm not going to lie to the police. I had nothing to do with Victor's illegal activities or his death." Marco ran a hand through his hair in frustration. "I know that, but the police might not see it that way. If they start