Chapter 11 - THE NIGHT ALEJANDRO LOST EVERYTHING
The investigation into Isabella's disappearance exposed far more than one family secret.
It revealed decades of financial crimes.
Illegal transfers.
Bribery.
And abuse of power.
Alejandro discovered that several companies he inherited had been used to conceal payments connected to his sister's confinement.
He could have buried the evidence.
Protected his reputation.
Preserved his fortune.
Instead, he turned it over to investigators.
It cost him.
He lost control of several businesses.
Faced legal scrutiny.
And watched the Duca empire begin to collapse.
Silas approached him one evening.
“Boss.”
Alejandro looked up.
“What?”
“People are leaving.”
Alejandro nodded.
“I know.”
“You're losing everything.”
Alejandro looked toward a photograph of Leo.
Then whispered, “No.”
Silas frowned.
Alejandro continued.
“I lost my sister because my father thought power mattered more than people.”
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His voice hardened.
“I won't make the same mistake.”
