Chapter 20

Sensing that they were done with their conversation, Georgina swiftly withdrew from the door and hastened toward the living room, her mind racing to process the fragmentary information she had overheard. Her steps quickened, and she settled onto a cushioned seat, her heart pounding with anticipation.

Just as she settled, the door to Marcelo's study swung open, and Detective Alvarez emerged, his countenance betraying the weight of their conversation. Making his way toward the mansion's entrance, he was granted passage by Antonio, who moved aside to accommodate the detective's exit.

As Georgina sat on the cushion, contemplating the revelations she had gathered, a sudden loud bang resonated through the mansion, causing her to startle. It seemed Marcelo's fury had reached its peak, reverberating through the air. Emerging from the study, Marcelo locked the door with an authoritative click before forcefully hurling the key in Antonio's direction. Antonio, ever composed, deftly caught the ke