I opened the library doors and played recordings of everything that had just been said. Guests throughout the mansion stopped talking as my father’s voice filled the room.
They heard him worrying about lost money instead of Elena’s safety. They also heard my mother blaming the victim while Mateo mocked her without remorse.
Then security footage from the hallway appeared on the large screen. It clearly showed Mateo trapping Elena, grabbing her, and tearing her dress as she struggled to get away.
The room fell silent before whispers turned into outrage. Moments later, police sirens echoed through the estate-
