Jackpot. Chapter 12

Palm trees and statues of roaring lions line the smooth driveway to Leon’s mansion. At the end, in the center of the roundabout, is a grand fountain ringed with naked cherubs, water streaming from their penises, colliding midair in a spectacular clash. Trimmed hedges grace the vast lawn; graceful ballerinas and laughing jesters, curious giraffes and wise elephants. José walks up the marble steps to the towering red double doors and rings the doorbell, smooth black rubber nested in an elaborate gold encasement. Church bells ring, and after a short moment a butler opens the left door.

“Yes?”