Instead of scaring her, it confirmed she was close to the truth.
Ryan continued investigating Victor’s finances and discovered that after Mateo’s conviction, Victor had suddenly become wealthy. He had inherited family land through a will giving everything to him.
But Elena had recently requested copies of the original will.
That document had divided the property equally between both brothers.
The version validated by Judge Morales had been forged.
The motive became clear.
Elena discovered the fraud and threatened to expose Victor. She was attacked. Mateo was framed.
But Margaret soon learned the story went even deeper.
Isabella’s nightmares included another name: Adrian.
Adrian Cruz had been the family’s gardener. He disappeared one week after Elena’s supposed death. His mother Teresa had filed a missing person report that no one investigated.
When Margaret visited Teresa, she received a crumpled letter Adrian had sent shortly before vanishing. In it he said he had witnessed something terrible involving powerful people and had hidden proof.
Then came the biggest shock.
Late one night Margaret received a phone call.
The trembling voice on the line belonged to Adrian.