71. Find the Men

Stanley

"Don't play games with me," Alejandro says, his voice low and dangerous. "I know you're not really here to sell cars. So, what do you want from me?"

I hesitate for a moment, gathering my courage. "I want to know what happened to Molly," I say firmly. "She was kidnapped by your gang members."

Alejandro narrows his eyes. "Molly? I don't know anything about that," he says.

I take her picture out and throw it at him. "This is her. Look at her closely."

Alejandro stares at the picture for a moment, then shakes his head. "Do you know how many men and women become casualties of gang wars? How am I supposed to remember this girl?" he says.

I can feel my anger boiling inside me, but I hold it back. I know I need to stay calm if I want to get any information from him. "I know you're lying, Alejandro. I know your gang took her, and I want to know why."

Alejandro raises an eyebrow. "Even if I knew something, why would I tell you? Who are you to me?"

I take a deep breath, trying to come up