Looking at Sarah recognizing Marina, I knew Sarah must have come across Tony's information and found Marina also in it. Tony had always been chasing after her and had even killed people, hanging them in front of Marina's store.
Sarah's eyes narrowed as she studied Marina. "You are Marina, right? Tony's girlfriend?"
Marina walked up to me, wrapping her arms around me in a possessive embrace. "I was never Tony's girlfriend. I am only Jack's girlfriend."
Sarah looked at her, her voice firm and accusatory. "No, you are Tony's girlfriend, Marina. I know you. You have a store, right?"
Marina's eyes flashed with anger as she turned to face Sarah. "Tony was threatening me with my grandmother. I had no choice. Even the cops weren't willing to help me."
She looked up at me, her voice pleading. "Jack, you have to believe me. I have never let Tony touch me. I am only yours. Don't listen to her."
I pulled Marina closer, hugging her tightly. "I know, Marina. You are mine," I said, my voice firm and reassuring. I turned to Sarah, my eyes meeting hers with a steely gaze. "Officer, you have it all wrong. Marina has been through hell and back because of Tony. She's been fighting to protect herself and her grandmother."
Sarah looked embarrassed, her cheeks flushing slightly. As a senior officer, she knew the system's failures all too well. "I am sorry," she said softly, her voice tinged with regret. "I wish I could have done more to help you, Marina."
Sarah looked at Marina and asked hesitantly, "Can you tell me about Tony? Something that can help me bring him to justice? I can help you protect you and your boyfriend and even your grandmother from Tony. You also know if Tony finds out that you have a boyfriend, he will come after him too."
Marina hugged me arrogantly and said, "No need, Officer. My boyfriend has already taken care of it. I don't need your help, and please don't bother us."
Sarah looked at me, her voice laced with doubt and a strong tone. "What do you mean your boyfriend has taken care of it?"
She looked at me, her eyes narrowing. "Do you have something to do with the death of Tony's men that were found outside Marina's store?"
I met Sarah's gaze with a cool, unwavering stare. "Officer, you have to give evidence for such a claim, otherwise I will sue you for defamation."
Sarah's expression darkened, her voice rising in anger. "You—"
Carolina stepped forward, her voice sharp and commanding. "Sarah, what are you doing? You have already disturbed us enough. If you don't want to help, at least don't create problems."
Sarah's eyes flicked between Carolina, Marina, and me, her expression a mix of frustration and confusion. "I... I just want to get to the bottom of this. I want to make sure everyone is safe and that justice is served."
I smirked, seeing an opportunity to turn the tables. "Justice, Sarah? Sometimes, justice isn't found in the law books or the courtrooms. Sometimes, it's found in the actions we take to protect the ones we love."
Sarah looked at me, her voice firm and accusatory. "You really do have something to do with the death of Tony's men, right? And there's a word on the street that someone else has taken control of Tony's business. Is that you?"
I smiled, my voice calm and measured. "Officer, I am a law-abiding citizen of America, here on a business trip. You can't point your finger at innocent people."
Sarah's eyes flashed with anger. "I know Tony is not a good person, but taking the law into your own hands is wrong. I suggest you surrender yourself before I find any evidence against you."
Carolina stepped forward, her voice sharp and angry. "Sarah, that's enough. You're crossing a line here. You have no evidence, and you're making wild accusations. You need to back off."
Carolina angrily pulled out her phone and said, "You want evidence? First, see the evidence of your brother's depravity."
She held up her phone, displaying a video and pictures of Peter, Sarah's brother, having sex with another woman. The footage was explicit and damning, leaving no room for doubt. The images showed Peter in various compromising positions, his face clearly visible, and the woman moaning beneath him.
Sarah's eyes widened in shock as she watched the incriminating evidence. "This bastard... I will beat him up," she muttered, her voice laced with fury and disgust. Her face flushed with anger, and her hands clenched into fists.
Carolina's expression turned fierce, her eyes flashing with determination. "Now I want justice, Sarah. I want to divorce him and sue him for everything he's worth. I want him to pay for what he's done to me. I want him to suffer like he made me suffer."
Sarah looked conflicted as she watched the video of her brother's infidelity. She took Carolina's hand gently. "Sister-in-law, I understand your anger, but please don't take any action in haste. It won't be good for either of you. Let me talk to my brother first."
Carolina looked at Sarah, her eyes narrowing with a mix of anger and disbelief. "Sarah, tell me something. If your husband or boyfriend did this to you, would you be able to forgive him and continue living with him, pretending that nothing happened?"
Sarah hesitated, her expression darkening as she considered the question. "I... I don't have a boyfriend or a husband. And I will never have one," she said, her voice laced with bitterness and resolve.
Carolina scoffed, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "So how can you expect me to forgive your brother for something like that?"
Sarah looked at Carolina, her expression softening with regret. "I am sorry, Carolina. I shouldn't have asked you something like that. It was insensitive and unfair of me."
She then turned to me, her voice steady and sincere. "I am sorry, Jack. I just lost control when it comes to Tony. He has done so much harm, killed so many good police officers. I let my emotions get the better of me."
I nodded, accepting her apology. "I understand, Sarah. Tony has caused a lot of pain and suffering. It's natural to feel strongly about bringing him to justice. But sometimes, our emotions can cloud our judgment. We need to stay focused and focused on our goals."