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- I agree – Allan said – We have many armed and trained men here. If we don't do something now, it will never get done.

Everyone looked at Hector. He glared at me. I felt that something was bothering him, although I agreed with Allan and my brother.

- Speak, Hector... - I went to him, taking his hand, without taking my eyes off his. – What do you think of all this?

- I'm afraid for Maria Lua. What if Daniel is also armed? What if you're not alone? What if a stray bullet hits our girl? I heard some panic in his voice.

I hadn't thought of that. And he was right. Of course, the will was to finish off Daniel and everyone who was with him. But my daughter was one of the people under his sway.

- We can try to talk – Ben suggested – I hate violence, people! Not that I think we have to give in to the blackmail of this disqualified Daniel, but it doesn't hurt to try to resolve in peace.

- In this case, there is no way to solve it in peace, Ben. – Anon 1 told him.

- We do need to go there. But we have to put together a strategy to guarantee my daughter's safety. Hector said.

- We can surround the place. We've got ten men with guns out here. The properties around here are great. I know all the ways well. I suggest that Heitor try to talk, entering through the front door. Then he will know what the situation is inside. Sebastian suggested.

- No... We can't put Heitor at risk like this. – I spoke immediately.

- What do you suggest, Babi?

- I walk through the front door, willing to talk.

Heitor laughed ironically:

- No way! – he spoke seriously.

- Both... Why don't you both go? It can't be anyone else but you – Allan said – Meanwhile, security surrounds the house. You can say you found the address and you want to settle it amicably, son.

- I don't know if I would be cold-blooded like that. Hector confided.

- Yes, you can. It's for our daughter. I squeezed Hector's hand in mine.

- Daniel is smart. You will know that they are not alone. Ben said.

- Guys, we can't stay here. It's just Daniel, a sucker who asked for a nightclub in his name, and everyone knows that Heitor Casanova is the founder and owner of the place. Who would ask for this? It gets ridiculous! It is inadmissible for us to keep arguing, since Malu is miles away from here. What if you're crying, asking for your parents? Nick said.

I looked at her... that she was right.

- Come on, Hector. We don't need a plan... We decide on the way. Let's knock on his door and say we want our daughter and the rest we make up. You wouldn't give him the money, would you? – I asked.

- No – he confirmed – Anon, you will take care of the front part. I don't know if the property is fenced or something. What matters is that Daniel doesn't leave. Otávio follows through the back. He will be cornered. Divide the men out there. I want everyone armed and ready to fire at any moment.

- You're going to talk to him without a gun? – Allan asked his son.

- Yes, I'll go with clean hands. Like I said, I don't want to put my daughter's life at risk in any way. Sebastian, while we talk and distract Daniel, you will try to access the house and see what is happening with me and Barbara inside. The priority is to remove Maria Lua, understand?

- I understood. Sebastian nodded in the affirmative.

- Sir, I'm sorry to intrude, but wouldn't it be better for Mrs. Bongiove to stay at home? - said Anon - It's a risky operation.

- Anon, do you really think I would stay here, sitting, while you go after Malu and son of a bitch Daniel? – I put my hands on my hips – I want a gun.

- No way. – Sebastian spoke immediately.

- Do you really think I would put a gun in your hand, Barbara? – Heitor came up to me and took my hand – Let's go before I have problems with my crazy wife.

- Dom Casavelha... Tell me I can have a gun. – I begged, turning towards him, while Heitor pulled me towards the door.

- No, Baby. You can't have a gun... Even if I were a mobster I wouldn't give you the power of fire.

I followed them out of the house. The night was cold and it was still snowing. I looked up at the sky and then turned my hand over, letting the snow fall onto my palm, not feeling it because of the glove.

- Fine my love? Hector asked.

- I was wondering... If Daniel changed Maria Lua's diaper... And put a lot of clothes on her. Did you feed him?

- I hope so, Barbara. But honestly, even if he was a good host to our daughter, he will die anyway.

Sebastian came towards me and gave me a tight hug:

- Take care, you crazy girl. He spoke into my ear, not letting go.

- I ask the same of you. You know how important you are in my life, brother... I don't want to lose you... Never. I'm going back with my daughter in my arms.

- Sebastian, did you talk to your friend from the police? Will he cover for us? Hector asked.

- Your father said not to involve the Police.

- Like this? My father is in no condition to dictate orders around here.

- Heitor, he didn't involve the police even when he was shot at the behest of my father. Do you really think he would do that now? As I understand it, your father wants to get rid of Daniel without anyone knowing. - Sebastian said.

- What the fuck! I'm going crazy with all this. – Heitor put his hands on his head, confused, the hairs sticking up, completely disorganized.

I went to him and took his hand:

- Enough, disqualified. If we think too much, we won't do anything we agreed to. Let's save our little sunshine.

Ben came running after us:

- I will go together.

- Oh, it won't. – Hector said firmly.

- Of course you will – I disallowed Heitor – We've already done things much worse than killing someone, haven't we, Ben?

- Yes... I paid a prostitute to eat her and the bastard stole her and...

Hector put his hand on Ben's mouth:

- If you continue, I'll kill you before Daniel.

Ben nodded, eyes wide.

We got into the car, guided by Anon. Sebastian was followed by three cars and Anon 2 and Allan took the others in their wake.

- Ben, you don't open your mouth and don't get out of the car. - Hector spoke haughtily.

Ben turned back, facing us. He was sitting in the front seat, next to Anon:

- Babi, if we die, I want you to know that I love you...

- After Malu and Anon, right? – I mocked – I was upset when you confessed that I'm the third on your true love list.

Anon looked at Ben, arching an eyebrow:

- Do you love me, Ben?