The name Esmeralda.

In Spanish, it means emerald.

It's often used as a girl's name, meaning a beautiful girl like a gemstone.

But the woman beside Owen, lying sprawled with an eye mask,

is also named Esmeralda.

However, Owen glanced at her unintentionally.

About a decade ago, when he first met this woman, she truly matched the name Esmeralda.

At that time, she had a pair of big eyes, just like two emeralds.

Owen was severely injured back then, and upon seeing those eyes, he was convinced.

This was an angel sent by God to save him.

And now...

Forget it, better focus on the next plan.

Wanting to get into a specific prison is indeed not easy.

Fortunately, Esmeralda is quite resourceful.

El Paso is a border city between Texas and Mexico, with many Mexicans here.

Of course, there are also many Americans, but they borrow El Paso to get to Mexico, obviously with some special purpose.

However, speaking of the current situation... there's an episode in "Friends" that jokes.

Only 10% of Americans have passports.

This implies that Americans don't have a broad perspective.

Just staying in the United States.

But, reality is not that way.

It's like going to many countries in Latin America, Americans don't need a passport.

They can go directly.

Like going to the islands in the Caribbean, no documents are needed at all.

Conversely, many people from Latin America also run to the United States.

If caught by immigration, then caught they are.

No need to be afraid.

Being illegal immigrants doesn't matter, they can still work and live.

One day, something good happens, and there's an amnesty.

Illegal immigrants become legal American citizens.

Thus, it's easy to understand why cities like El Paso and San Diego are in their current state.

In short, it's very chaotic.

Going to a designated prison is really not as easy as it seems.

And after entering La Mesa Prison?

Esmeralda gave Owen a simple introduction.

La Mesa Prison is full of inmates, so naturally, it's dominated by various factions.

In the Latin American regions of Mexico, gangs usually exist in the form of 'families'.

This 'family' is simply: The-name.

Not much different from what's in "The Godfather", the Corleone Clan.

Originally all belonging to the Latin language system, but in "The Godfather," it's the Italian Mafia.

They speak with gestures, so to deal with them, just bind their hands, and they'd be quiet.

Alright, that's just a joke.

Latin America used to be colonial, mainly Spanish.

Now, in La Mesa Prison, three main families are formidable.

The Lopez Clan, the Gomez Clan, the Pires Clan.

These three families correspond to the same-named families outside Tijuana.

Additionally, there's a bunch of relatively free guys surrounding these three families.

They don't want to join any family, their goal is just one, to get to the United States.

Migrants?

You can't say Mexican migrants, just Latin American migrants.

Because many folks in Latin America want to go to the United States, they all head to Mexico.

Why Mexico borders the United States?

Why there are so many entry points?

Besides Tijuana, there's also El Paso.

And other places like Yuma Town.

One could say, Latin American migrants reaching Mexico, it's like all roads lead to America.

But, it's not that easy to get to the United States.

The border has patrol squads, and other police forces too.

If these people can't reach the United States, they have to stay in Mexico temporarily.

Naturally, this leads to numerous public security issues.

They get caught, then most get sent to Tijuana's La Mesa.

This prison is crowded, complex in composition, precisely because of this.

And these migrants, their dream is to go to America.

They don't want to get involved in family feuds, nor do they want to be bullied by families.

So, they huddle together, forming a 'class'.

After all, they aren't a 'family'.

And because there are so many Latin American migrants, once they huddle, those three families indeed find it hard to bully them.

So, everyone just lives together.

You can't say they're at peace, but it's not all about fighting and killing.

La Mesa Prison increasingly resembles a slum.

Or a refugee camp.

Owen plans to enter this prison and investigate, and the current information suggests.

It's likely those three families are more suspect.

One of these families might be connected with a certain power in San Diego.

Then, one of the three families helps San Diego's side with things, the ones they hire are probably those trying to get into the United States.

Owen did some deduction.

Maybe it's incorrect, but the possibility is not small.

So, the next plan should be:

Owen disguises himself as a Latin American intending to get into America, then gets caught and sent to Tijuana's La Mesa Prison.

After that, he mingles with the lower-tier Latin Americans in the prison, using the chance to investigate those three families.

Until now, he hasn't considered how to get out of prison later.

This still depends on Esmeralda's methods.

Thinking of this, Owen realized that the one-eyed Esmeralda had already woken up.

And was looking at him very tenderly.

This gaze made him a bit uncomfortable.

"Why aren't you sleeping?"

"Who gave you this face change, long face?"

"Doesn't it look good?"

"No, it's much more handsome than before."

"You..."

Esmeralda leaned in again, continuously kissing him.

Owen was quite helpless, thinking:

Where is she still any emerald-like girl?

She's clearly an annoying old woman.

But, Owen still responded to Esmeralda.

They had fought together in the past.

On this Latin American land, they'd taken down many corrupt officials and shady agents.

They even intended to overthrow those claiming to be governments but were actually American representatives.

He loved her, maybe even now.

The night was just right.

Keep fighting.

...

February 2004 had a 29th.

That was rather special.

So, this year's Oscars chose to host the awards on that day.

There's still some time until this day.

Nicole Kidman felt a bit uneasy.

Does she think she could win an award?

It's not about that, but Nicole Kidman heard some news.

It's about a luxury heiress.

The boss plans to collaborate with Ivan Mc?

And that Paris Hilton?

How could this not make Nicole Kidman jealous?

So, Nicole Kidman became even more diligent.

She had previously discovered some useful information.

For instance, this guy Bres Lee seemed to have connections with a certain sect.

The boss seemed quite interested.

So go investigate thoroughly.

The result was indeed rewarding.

Thus, Nicole Kidman called Zhou Mo Sen.

But the call quickly became a forwarded message.

The boss must be working.

Doctors use pagers when working.

Nicole Kidman then left a message and put down the phone.

The big star's face was full of an expectant smile.

Believing she would soon meet the boss.

But Nicole Kidman didn't know, Zhou Mo Sen's pager did go off.

He did see the message.

And after that...

"Did you think it through so quickly?"

"Yes, Dr. Zhou, I hope you can help me."

At this moment, sitting across from Zhou Mo Sen was Ivan Mc.

This luxury heiress was very decisive, standing up as she finished speaking and starting to unbutton...

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