Busted in Ecstasy

DARIO'S POV

Miguel led me through a sleek corridor of the yacht, the low hum of the ocean beneath us a constant reminder of the isolation of this meeting. We entered a private lounge where the lighting was dim, the air thick with cigars and power. The room wasn’t crowded, but the people inside were unmistakably important.

“This way,” Miguel said, motioning toward three men seated comfortably, their expressions a mix of curiosity and indifference.

Miguel began the introductions. “Dario, meet Lorenzo, head of operations in Peru. Martinz—his father controls most of Cuba. And Lucian, running things in Los Angeles.”

I greeted them with a polite nod. These men weren’t just cartel leaders; they were empires in human form. The kind of people who could make alliances… or destroy you with a single phone call.

Lucian’s sharp, calculating gaze met mine. “I’ve heard a lot about you, Dario. Miguel talks highly of you.”