Chapter 79

Camilla's pov The city appeared to be in a state of tension, with the night feeling more frigid than usual. In that dark, smoky bar, far from prying eyes, I sat across from Senator Ramirez. It was the kind of place where people rarely asked too many questions, and secrets lingered heavily in the air. I wasn't here to drink away my troubles or engage in small talk. I was here to unravel a web of lies and extract information from a man accustomed to concealing himself behind false pretenses and phony assurances. I said in a low voice that was sharp enough to break the heavy silence between us, "You know why I'm here." He didn't respond right away; instead, he nervously tapped his glass while playing. He tried to flash a small smirk, but it missed his eyes. "I must admit that I wasn't prepared for you to knock." I don't like surprises." I'm not here to engage in casual conversation. You are deeply involved with Luis. I desire everything. Right now. His fingers froze. "You're not getting i