Antonio took a sip of his drink, staring into space, replaying the events of the night.

The risk he had taken with Camila, the plan... he couldn't help but feel a spark of excitement.

He knew it was manipulative, even cruel. But Emily had pushed him too far. She had disrupted his life, making him lose his mind; now it had to stop.

He swirled the remaining liquid in his glass, the ice clinking softly. He needed to be careful, strategic. He couldn't afford to make any mistakes. ...