Carmela followed Pedro to his car, a sleek black sedan with tinted windows.

As they drove through the city, she noticed that they were headed to a very fancy neighborhood, filled with huge houses and perfectly manicured lawns.

When they pulled up to a large, imposing gate, a guard stepped out to greet them. "Mr. Lone, welcome back," the guard said. "Is this your guest?"

"Yes, this is Mrs. Martins," Pedro said. "She'll be staying with me for the night. Please make her feel at home."

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