Chapter 20 The First Betrayal

• The office door slammed shut behind Diego as he stalked toward the desk, his grip tight around the small flash drive. The dim glow of the city skyline bled through the massive windows, casting sharp angles over his face, furious, unreadable.
• Mariana stood frozen near the bookshelf, willing herself not to flinch as he threw the device onto the desk with a cold thud.
• His voice was controlled, but the tension beneath it was razor-sharp.