was simple, but inside, it had high-tech security systems, hidden rooms, and enough supplies to last a long time.

, trying to find a way to bring down Carrillo's cartel. They kn

up a hidden safe in his study back at their house. "There are more d

"We should go b

isky. Carrillo's men migh

ut it's worth the risk. Those documents

he drive was tense. When they arrived, the house looked

staying hidden in the shadows. Once they were sure no

om the shelf, revealing a hidden safe. "Here it

nside were more documents, some old photos, and a sma

Patricia said, scanning the pages. "Names, trans

he locked box. "

I'm not sure. I've neve

ged a glance. "We need t

ols in one of the drawers. It took a few

and a small, leather-bound journal. Patricia picked up the jou

aid. "It's a continuation of t

d. "I didn't know she

e here about her and Dad's involvement with the cartel.

is incredible. She was plannin

Your mother was brave. She wanted

the cartel's operations and a list of names-people who h

e and go through it all," Patricia said, pa

s they exited through the back door, Patricia saw movement in the sh

alert. Once they were safely inside, they d

journal on the dining table. Patricia and Owen began to so

steps. Maria had documented her plans to gather evidence against Carri

"Mom was planning to do what we're trying to do

ut to the people on this list.

ocuments to disrupt Carrillo's operations. If we can weaken h

ria's list and gathering more information on the cartel's operations. Some peopl

who had lost her family to the cartel's violence. Sofia was resourceful an

r strategy meetings. "His supply lines and distribution centers are his

ations. We'll need to coordinate our efforts and s

ocuments and journal to pinpoint weaknesses in Carrillo's operations. Migu

eceived a call from an unknown number. Her heart raced as sh

ther end said. "I was a friend of your mother's. I

ped a beat. "Yes, we

that could be crucial to your efforts. Meet

s. She quickly informed Owen and David about the c

rgrown with weeds. Patricia, Owen, and David arrived early, scouting the area for any signs

ious and deliberate. He had a weathered face and eyes that had seen too m

Patricia asked,

r was a brave woman. She would

said. "What informatio

of paper. "This contains the locations of several safe houses that Carrillo uses. He rotates between them

y scanned the list of addresses. "This

s, and he won't hesitate to retaliate. But you

red into the shadows. They quickly made their way back to the safe

series of coordinated strikes to destabilize his operations. It

nation. They were closer than ever to achieving their goal, but the stakes had nev

ting with their allies, and gathering the necessary supplies.

heir faces set with determination. Patricia looked around at her

e steady. "We hit him hard and fast, and we don't stop until we'v

heir expressions resolute. They knew the ris

reacting to the cartel's threats; they were taking control of their destiny. With each step they took