Across the city, Santiago accepted a plea agreement that included prison time for fraud, conspiracy, document forgery, and domestic violence-related offenses.
The Rivas empire was dissolved.
Its remaining assets were sold to repay creditors and compensate victims of financial misconduct.
Valeria never attended a single hearing.
She was too busy building a future.
As Gabriel laughed in her arms beneath the warm Mexican sunset, she realized something her younger self could never have understood.
Her father hadn't rescued her because he was powerful.
He rescued her because he was present when she finally chose to ask for help.
Love had once convinced her to hide her name.
Wisdom taught her that true love would never ask her to hide herself.