Chapter 399

“BREAKING: Senator Graves Exposed for Corruption and Ties to Criminal Syndicate!”

“FBI Raids White House Offices in Major Political Scandal!”

Teresa leaned back in her chair, her heart hammering in her chest. It was done.

Now, there was only one thing left.

She picked up her phone and dialed.

The line rang once. Twice. Then—

“Teresa.”

Her father’s voice was calm, but she could hear the tension underneath.

She exhaled slowly. “It’s over.”

A chuckle came through the speaker. Low, dark. “Is it?”

Teresa’s grip on the phone tightened. “I just took down your biggest shield. Senator Graves is being arrested as we speak. And do you know what that means?” She let the words sink in before continuing. “It means you’re vulnerable now, Father. There’s no one left to protect you.”

There was a pause. Then, a slow, measured breath.

“You always were a disappointment,” Bernardo murmured.

Teresa swallowed, but she kept her v