Psst, U know the Cruz rep, right? Dark stuff?
Yeah, I mean, everyone knows about the Cruz family. But what's your connection to them?
smirks My connection? Well, let's just say I'm a part of the inner circle.
Shit, that's heavy. Why are you telling me all this now?
leans in closer, voice low and confident Because, Riley, I trust you. And maybe, just maybe, you can help me handle some unfinished business.
What kind of unfinished business?
glances around, making sure no one is listening An old friend of mine, he owes me a favor. But lately, he's been... elusive.
Do you need me to find him or something?
Nah, not exactly. See, Riley, this dude has a knack for disappearing act. I need someone who can... gently persuade him to come back and settle his debt. Know what I mean?
You want me to strong-arm him? Into coming back to you?
raises an eyebrow Strong-arm, huh? Not exactly. More like a subtle nudge, if you catch my drift.
Subtle nudge, huh? Alright, I get it. And you're sure he owes you?
Trust me, Riley, I've got proof. It's a matter of honor, see? He skipped out on a huge gamble we made together.
And you think he'll come back if I... persuade him?
Look, Riley, I don't know what goes on in that pretty little head of yours, but I've got high hopes for you.
grins High hopes, huh? Alright, I'll see what I can do. Just remember, Violetta, I work on commission.
winks and leans back in her chair Commission, huh? Well, Riley, I have a feeling you're gonna make a killing.
smiles A killing, huh? I like the sound of that. So, what's next?
leans in even closer, voice barely above a whisper Next, we gather intel.
Intel? What kind of intel?
Violetta and Riley start digging deeper into the case, gathering information and following leads.
raises an eyebrow Damn, Vi, you're full of surprises. Alright, what's the first lead?
pulls out a worn-out notebook and flips to a page filled with scribbled notes Alright, Riley, let's start with our target's known hangouts.
Target? Hangouts? This is getting serious, Vi.
smirks Serious is my middle name, Riley. Now, pay attention, 'cause I'm only gonna give you the CliffsNotes version.
chuckles Alright, give 'em to me.
flips through the pages of her notebook, pointing at specific notes Okay, so our boy has been spotted at Club Vice.
Club Vice? That's... a rough place, isn't it?
Rough? That's an understatement, sweetheart. Club Vice is the kind of place where the wolves roam wild, and the rules are written in the sand.
raises an eyebrow Wolves and sand rules? You're full of shit, Vi. But I like it. So, what's the plan?
smirks and taps her fingers on the table The plan, Riley, is to infiltrate Club Vice and gather information.
smiles Infiltrate, huh? Now we're talking. What's the cover story?
leans back in her chair, thinking Cover story? Hmm... How about this? We go in as 'acquaintances' of a mutual friend.
laughs Mutual friend, huh? You've got more connections than I thought. Alright, I'm in. When do we roll?
smirks and stands up, slamming her notebook shut We roll tonight, Riley. Meet me outside Club Vice at 10 PM sharp. And don't you dare be late.