Chapter 5 — The Fall of the Salcedo Empire
The trial became the biggest scandal in the country.
The Salcedo name, once associated with wealth and success, became a symbol of betrayal.
Companies cut ties.
Investors disappeared.
The empire Rodrigo spent decades building collapsed within months.
But Mariana refused revenge.
She only wanted justice.
When reporters asked her why she didn’t destroy her father completely, she answered:
“He already destroyed himself the moment he chose power over his own family.”
Meanwhile, Nico began recovering from the trauma.
For months, he had nightmares about the ocean.
But Mariana stayed beside him every night.
“You saved me, Mommy,” he told her.
She smiled.
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“No, Nico.”
“You saved me.”
