Owned by the debt
Adrian whispered, his voice dangerously quiet, "I will ruin everything your family owns in this valley before the sun comes up tomorrow. Am I making myself clear?"
Nico's face went pale. He swallowed hard, looking at the raw, dark promises in Adrian’s eyes. Without another word, Nico pulled his arm free and retreated quickly into the crowd.
Adrian turned back to Marisol, his hands slightly trembling with residual anger. "Did he hurt you?"
"No," Marisol said softly, looking at him in shock. "I was fine."
Before Adrian could reply, a loud, clear voice cut through the quiet corner.
"Mr. Ramirez! Mrs. Ramirez! A moment for the Sonoma Weekly, please!"