“It was listed as an unmonitored Varela Trust shell, Mother.

Samuel Ortiz never filed an annual audit in six years.”

“And now that penniless girl holds twelve million pesos of our corporate debt,” Doña Victoria said, her voice dropping to a dangerous whisper.

“You handed a beggar complete legal control over our bank accounts.”

“We offer her a cash settlement today,” Alejandro said, leaning forward on his elbows.

“Two thousand dollars in bills.

She has no job and no savings.