Chapter 6 - The Bait
We needed a plan.
Elias couldn't just accuse his mother and brother without hard evidence, or the board of directors would side with them.
“They want control of the hospital trust,” Elias explained over a late-night coffee in my apartment.
“So we give it to them,” I said.
He looked at me like I was crazy.
“Hear me out,” I continued. “Leonor offered me money to disappear. What if I accept?”
Elias shook his head immediately. “No. It’s too dangerous.”
“It’s the only way to get her on tape admitting to the sabotage and the playground incident,” I argued.
I placed my hand on my belly. The baby kicked, a tiny, reassuring flutter.
“She threatened my daughter,” I said firmly. “I am not hiding anymore.”
Elias stared at me, seeing the steel in my eyes that hadn't been there six months ago.
He slowly nodded.
“We do this my way. With security. With wires.”
“Agreed.”
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The next morning, I made a phone call.
“Leonor? It’s Valeria. I’ll take the ten million.”
