Chapter 2 - The Stolen Elegance
Gonzalo’s jaw tightened in annoyance. He shifted in his chair, waving a dismissive hand toward the stage manager.
"Someone get that boy off the stage," Gonzalo muttered under his breath. "He's making a scene."
Jimena giggled softly, leaning against Gonzalo’s shoulder. "Let him throw his little tantrum, darling. He's just upset his mother wasn't invited tonight."
Santiago didn't flinch. On the giant LED screens behind him, the charity logo suddenly flickered violently and vanished.
In its place flashed high-resolution scans of confidential offshore wire transfers, bank leaks, and audio waveforms tagged with a staggering number: $68,000,000.
The crowd gasped in unison. Whispers rippled through the ballroom like wildfire.
Jimena’s smirk vanished instantly. Her hands began to tremble as she looked down at the red silk fabric covering her body.
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"Tonight," Santiago announced, his cold voice echoing over the speakers, "my father's mistress is wearing my mother's dress..."
👉 How did Santiago know the exact origin of Jimena's designer gown?
