Part 3 — “The Mechanic” Walks In Wearing Power
Edward Reyes crossed the threshold like he owned the air.
No grease. No stained hands.
A dark Italian suit, a watch that didn’t beg for attention because it didn’t need to. He removed his sunglasses slowly, and his eyes swept the room like a verdict.
Behind him: two attorneys with leather cases and four security guards who moved with military precision.
Ryan’s mouth fell open.
Martha’s wine glass slipped from her fingers and shattered on the Persian rug.
Edward’s voice was polite.
“Good evening. I’m here to pick up my daughter. And to finish some business.”
Arthur puffed up. “You can’t barge in here. I’ll call the police.”
“Please do,” Edward replied calmly. “The commissioner is in my contacts. We had dinner Thursday. Want me to call him for you?”
Isabella felt her father’s hand settle on her shoulder—steady, protective—and for the first time in years she could breathe.
“Dad,” she said, voice shaking just slightly, “they say I’m leaving with nothing. That I’m trash because I’m a mechanic’s daughter.”
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