Lahat ng Kabanata ng Betrayed & Sold: Rise Of A Cartel Queen : Kabanata 11 - Kabanata 20

The kiss. Oh, that kiss was so emotionally charged. Ramón had practically inhaled her. Savouring every inch of her mouth and making his claim. When he finally pulled away, she was breathless and slightly dazed. Lola did the only sensible thing she could think of… she feigned dizziness. She staggered a little, put a hand on her forehead. “Oh, my,” she murmured dramatically. “All this… excitement, it's getting hot in here. I think I need some air.”Ramón’s eyes narrowed, but taking a quick look at Pedro Gómez, who was still glaring across the room, seemed to convince him. He gave her a nod. “Héctor,” he barked, and his ever-present right hand materialized like a shadow. “Keep an eye on her.”Lola tried not to roll her eyes. Keep an eye on me? I’m practically wearing a sign that says ‘El Halcón's Property: Trouble, with a side of vengeance.’ But she gratefully slipped out of the stuffy ballroom and onto the almost empty terrace.Not giving him an opportunity to change his mind. A

Lola’s brain felt like a tangled mess of wires. The kiss, the phone, his admiring laugh and most importantly, the thrilI she felt at the thought of Ramón burning her enemies was just too much to handle at once. She just wanted to be back in her room, away from the intense energy that hummed around him.Lola practically bolted to her room, ignoring Héctor’s quiet nod and Ramón’s lingering gaze. She just needed to be alone.Even though this room was nothing like her room back home, it felt like a safe haven. A small island in a very shark-infested sea. She kicked off the ridiculous red heels and peeled off the even more ridiculous red dress. It felt like shedding a dangerous skin. All that glamor was just a disguise for the chaos underneath.She still couldn’t wrap her head around Ramón’s reaction. When she showed him proof that someone was trying to kill him and steal his turf, he was supposed to be furious! Instead he laughed. The man was a walking contradiction, and honestly it wa

Ramón didn’t wait for a reply. He simply turned, and walked out of the courtyard in a deadly aura. Lola stood frozen for a second, then quickly followed him. There was no going back now. She had chosen to mingle her blood with his, to step into his war. She was now a partner, whether she liked it or not. And obviously partners went crow hunting at midnight.Héctor was already waiting, a few other heavily armed men flanking him. There was a different kind of energy in the air now, the chilling readiness of men about to go to battle.Ramón gave some quick orders in a low authoritative voice that sent shivers down Lola's spine. She watched him with a strange mix of fear and a new fascination. He was a terrifying force of nature. Seeing him in action, Lola realized he wasn't just a monster but a monster with strategy. They moved fast, exchanging the SUV for a more rugged unmarked truck. The truck soon roared to life, spitting gravel as it sped away from the villa. The scent of gun

Lola felt a rush of victory. She quickly slipped into her room and found an inconspicuous spot for the keys. . Once she safely tucked them away, a smile curved up her lips. She had no idea Ramón knew she had taken them. He had let her. The whole interplay was a dance of power, where every step was a calculated risk. But she wasn't done playing. Not by a long shot. She had a plan, and it involved more than just a kiss.The next day, Lola found the opportunity she has been looking for. Ramón’s world was a complex maze of hidden passages and secret contacts. With a little patience she was slowly learning its twists and turns. Dressed in a simple, black tunic that made her blend easily into the shadows, Lola slipped away from the villa. She was heading to an abandoned church on the outskirts of the villa grounds. The church looked like something out of an old movie with crumbling stone and broken windows. Despite its worn out appearance, Lola knew it was a discreet meeting point

CHAPTER 19: Salsa and Seduction Even when Lola was supposed to be relaxing, her mind was never at rest. She was always thinking of a strategy or a new way to botch Ramón’s plans. To Lola crippling the Cali Cartel from the inside was just as important as making Matías and Pedro pay for their crimes. But for now she had to lay low, at least a week or more. So they can relax their guard against her. Ramón knew she was playing games. Héctor was onto her. The only way to move forward was to keep them guessing, to make her next move so unexpected, so bold, they wouldn't see it coming. On a cool evening, lounging on her usual spot by the pool side, Lola is lost in thought. She had not made any moves in a while and Ramón had been ignoring her or absent most of the time. She was getting antsy and the need to hurt her enemies sooner was overwhelming her. “Earth to Lola!” Rosa shouted, waving right infront of Lola's face. Lola almost jumped at her. When she realized herself, she removed