Chapter 90

As Mario flashed me a broad smile, I knew that something was coming, something big. His eyes sparkled with excitement, and I could feel my heart pounding faster with every passing second.

"Reina," he said, his voice low and conspiratorial, "Are you ready to hear my plan? I think it's going to work perfectly."

I raised an eyebrow, curiosity getting the better of me. "Okay, I'm listening."

Mario leaned in closer, his lips almost brushing against my ear. "You need to convince Kylian to run for prime minister."

"What?" I exclaimed, unable to keep the shock out of my voice. "Kylian? But he's not even remotely interested in politics."

"Exactly," Mario said, nodding. "That's what makes him the perfect candidate. He's a blank slate, someone we can mold into the ideal puppet. And when he agrees, Rojas would do anything to ruin their company and everything Thomas owns and loves. We can use Rojas to destroy Thomas company."

I felt a knot forming i