With the plan in motion and their new ally, Daniel, by their side, Claus and Mia returned to their positions in the casino. The atmosphere was tense, and time was running out as El-Patrio's and Sergio's arrival grew imminent.

Mia resumed her role as a distraction, using her charm and charisma to keep the attention of the men in the vicinity. Claus, still in constant communication with Carol, kept a close watch on the potential targets they had identified earlier.

As the minutes ticked away, ...