Valeria’s face drained of color as her name appeared—again and again—linked to transfers she clearly thought no one would ever trace.
Patricia reached for her son’s arm.
He didn’t react.
Because he was staring at the screen like it was a death sentence.
And in many ways, it was.
“You see,” I said calmly, “when you assumed I was too distracted to notice what was happening around me… you gave me time.”
I leaned forward slightly.
Not aggressive.
Just enough to make sure every word landed exactly where it needed to.
“Time to document. Time to verify. Time to build a case strong enough that even your family name couldn’t bury it.”
Alejandro swallowed hard.
“Camila…” he started.
I raised a hand.
“Your Honor,” I corrected.
That hurt him more than anything else so far.
I could see it.
The final shift.
The moment he realized he didn’t know me at all.
Not the woman he married.
Not the woman he betrayed.
And certainly not the woman sitting above him now.
“The settlement you offered,” I continued, “will not be accepted.”
I let that settle.
Then delivered the real blow.
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