Chapter 3: The Trap Closes
Chapter 3: The Trap Closes
The next morning, Carmen woke up smiling.
She assumed Sofia had finally learned obedience.
Instead, she found dozens of missed calls.
Her lawyer.
Her accountant.
Her son.
Then the television switched on automatically.
BREAKING NEWS.
A leaked hotel surveillance video had gone viral overnight.
Millions were watching.
The footage clearly showed Carmen entering the bridal suite with several women.
Another clip showed Sofia stumbling out of the room hours later, unable to stand without support.
Reporters gathered outside Carmen's mansion.
Neighbors recorded every moment.
Sponsors began terminating contracts with Javier's family business.
Banks suspended ongoing negotiations.
By noon, police officers arrived with a search warrant.
Carmen laughed.
"This is ridiculous."
"You have no proof."
The lead detective calmly placed a tablet on the dining table.
He pressed play.
The hallway recording echoed through the room.
Javier's voice was unmistakable.
"Don't leave bruises where people can see."
Carmen slowly turned toward her son.
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Neither of them had anything to say.
