Chapter 6 - The Security Flop
Gonzalo turned frantically toward the side aisle, signaling his personal security team.
"Security! Clear the stage! Take down the power cables!" Gonzalo ordered hysterically, his voice cracking in front of three hundred elite donors.
Four heavy-set security guards in black suits stepped toward the stage steps.
Before they could reach the stairs, six uniformed State Police officers entered from the side doors, stepping directly into their path and displaying federal badges.
"Stand down," the lead officer commanded sternly. "This stage is an active crime scene under federal financial investigation."
Jimena let out a sharp shriek, trying to duck behind Gonzalo to hide her face from the news cameras that had already gathered in the aisles.
"Federal investigation?!" Gonzalo gasped. "On what grounds?! I am the chief executive officer of Arriaga Holdings!"
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"Former CEO," Sofía corrected him gracefully, stepping down the center aisle as guests cleared a path for her.
👉 How had Sofía managed to strip Gonzalo of his CEO title before the gala even started?
