AYLA I walked into the room with Brenda and Corazon behind me, the faint sound of footsteps echoing as we approached the door. Mika, Harry, and Karla were waiting inside. Their eyes brightened when they saw us enter. They must’ve been hoping for something good, but I couldn’t help but feel a small smirk tug at my lips. This wasn’t about doing them a favor—it was about using them to get what I wanted. Mika, the young girl who had been so eager to please, was the first to speak. “Miss Ayla, is it true?” She hesitated, her voice trembling a little. “Will you really give us money if we make Megan leave the pack?” I grinned. “Yes, I will. But you better get it done soon. Megan’s presence is becoming a problem. The sooner she’s gone, the better.” Harry leaned forward, his greed showing in

