Chapter 3 — The Truth the Cameras Recorded
By sunrise, police investigators arrived with search warrants.
The hidden camera footage had already been preserved.
But it wasn't the only evidence.
Valeria calmly handed detectives a flash drive.
"I've been recording for three weeks."
Inside were dozens of files.
Conversations between Santiago and Beatriz.
Plans to forge medical records.
Emails discussing a private psychiatric facility.
Instructions to remove Valeria's parental rights after childbirth.
One detective removed his glasses.
"This is conspiracy."
Another officer quietly read aloud one email.
"Once she's committed, the baby belongs to us."
The room fell silent.
Beatriz tried to explain.
"It was only precaution."
The detective looked at her.
"Against what?"
No answer came.
Minutes later, officers escorted both Santiago and Beatriz from the mansion.
Television cameras captured everything.
The businessman who had built his reputation on charity now stood in handcuffs beneath flashing lights.
Valeria watched from the upstairs window.
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She felt no satisfaction.
Only relief.
