Chapter 19

• He sat behind his big mahogany table, his eyes fixed on the stack of files that stared right back at him. Silence lingered in the room, until it was broken by a soft knock on the door.
• Carlos didn't look up at first. "Come in," he said flatly. His voice echoed across the room.
• The door opened slowly, revealing a tall, light-skinned figure. The scent of her perfume circulated fast, sparking something in Carlos. He raised his head swiftly as he perceived the scent.