David stayed hidden in the back room. The team gathered around the table in the living room. Xavier spread out the papers Scott had sent anonymously.
“We have enough on Councilman Ruiz,” Xavier said. “He meets Aragua tonight at the small office behind the old market. Four guards. We can take him down if we move carefully.”
David listened from the doorway. “Do it. But stay extra alert. No mistakes. We need this win.”
Sarah checked her gun. “Riley and I will take the side. Xavier, you cover the front with me. We go in quiet.”
They left the safe house after dark. The streets were empty and the rain had stopped. They parked two blocks away and moved on foot. David stayed behind at the safe house, watching from the window.
At the office, Sarah and Riley kicked the side door open. Councilma
