Emily read the messages feeling a chilling terror. They were not only cheating on her, but they plan to eliminate her from the world with the same coldness.
“A normal person plans a vacation. We need to arrest Moreno and Castano,” Vargas said. “Do you have any information on them?”
“No, but I can ask Detective Castle. He has contacts in the underworld.”
Castle responded quickly. In 2 hours, he sent a dossier on the two suspects. Miguel Moreno, a hitman with two murder convictions. Dennis Castano, his partner and expert in simulating accidents, professionals.
“If their plan had succeeded,” Vargas said, “you would not have suspected anything. And in a few months, you would have been the victim of an accident.”
In the evening, Emily met with Victor. He looked sad but firm.
“Did Pamela send you any message?” he asked.
“She asks for your forgiveness and she wants you to know she is pregnant.”
Victor turned pale. “With his child.”
“Yes, according to her, you two were careful. With him, she was not. And now Pamela realizes that Ethan just used her. She regrets it.”
“And what will happen to the child?”
“That is her decision. But if she has it, she will raise it alone. Ethan will be in prison for a long time.”
“And I I cannot forgive her after all this.”
“That is your right, Victor. No one will judge you.”
Victor also wanted to start a new life free of lies and betrayals. He had also filed for divorce.
The next day, Moreno and Castano were arrested. In the search, weapons, false documents, and messages from other clients were found. It turned out that Ethan was just one of the group’s many clients.
“This is turning into a federal case,” Vargas said. “They will probably transfer it to the main office.”
“And what will happen to Ethan?”
“Attempted murder will be added to the fraud charge. Now he is not facing 10 years but much more.”
Emily felt a strange satisfaction. Justice had completely triumphed. Ethan would get what he deserved for all his crimes.
A week after the arrest of Moreno and Castano, the investigation escalated to another level. Emily received a summon from the investigator, but it was not Vargas’ office that awaited her, but a large conference room.
At a long table sat several people in suits. In the center, a man in his 50s with medals on his uniform.
“Emily, let me introduce you to Colonel Samuel Black, head of the organized crime unit,” Vargas said. “Please have a seat.”