“I waived my claim to Alejandro’s personal checking account and his sports car,” I said calmly.

“I didn’t waive my ownership of the land under his desk.”

Samuel handed Oscar a thick cream envelope stamped with the official seal of the state commercial tribunal.

“This is a formal notice of master lease default and immediate debt acceleration,” Samuel said.

“Mendoza Development owes twelve million pesos directly to the Varela Trust, payable in full before the Easter deadline.”

Oscar snatched the envelope, his fingers tightening on the crisp paper until the corners crackled in his grip.