Chapter 58

• Mrs. Rojas burst into her room, slamming the door behind her. Her heart was pounding, and her hands shook as she leaned against the door, trying to collect her thoughts. The conversation with Sebastian and Lillian had rattled her more than she wanted to admit. She had always prided herself on being composed, on being a step ahead. But now, the game she had so carefully orchestrated was falling apart, and Katherine was at the center of the chaos.
• Pacing the room, Mrs. Rojas bit her lip. How could Katherine have been so careless? The book had been crucial, a detailed ledger of their plans, and now it was out in the open. She had trusted Katherine to be discreet, to handle her part of the plan with precision. But Katherine had let her emotions cloud her judgment, and now everything was at risk.
• She picked up her phone with trembling hands and dialed Katherine’s number. The phone rang once, then twice. Mrs. Rojas's anxiety spiked with each ring. Finally, Katherine answered, her voice cold and distant.