The applause lasted almost 1 minute.
Mariana took the microphone.
“My grandmother said that money doesn’t change people. It just takes away the need to pretend.
Rodrigo tried to move forward.
“Mari, love, let me explain.
She raised a hand.
“7 years ago I married a man who ate tacos with me outside a hospital and swore that I would never allow someone to make me feel less. I hid my last name because I wanted a husband, not a partner. I wanted a family, not a negotiation.
Ophelia got up.
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All this is a misunderstanding.
Mariana pointed to the screen.
“Then let’s clarify the misunderstandings.
Make-up balance sheets, fake invoices and credits obtained with inflated contracts appeared. Then transferred 86 million pesos to XL Consultores, a company owned by Ximena, emerged.
Ximena turned to Rodrigo.
You told me they were licensed bonuses.
Rodrigo squeezed his wrist.
“Shut up.
Mariana continued.
My husband used the anonymous bailouts to get loans and divert resources. His mother signed as a witness in 4 operations. His sister charged 9 million for non-existent campaigns. And his father was included as a guarantee without knowing it.
Arthur looked at Ophelia, pale.
You told me they were insurance papers.
Ofelia did not respond.
Tom took the stage with a red folder.
Rodrigo had offered as collateral 15% of the shares of Corporative Cardenas that, according to him, Mariana had acquired during the marriage.
But those actions belonged to a trust created 12 years before the wedding. They were untouchable.
To back the credit, Rodrigo forged his wife’s signature.
“Someone set me up!” he shouted.
Tom opened the folder.
“We have surveys, emails and the video where you order to modify the contract.
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The screen showed Rodrigo in his office.
“Mariana does not review anything. Sign where I tell you. If he asks, I tell him they are documents of the house.”
Rodrigo’s face broke down.
2 officers walked to his table.
Then Ximena pulled a USB stick out of her bag.
“I kept audios,” he said, shaking. Rodrigo promised to divorce, but then threatened to blame me for everything.
Rodrigo tried to take it from him, but the agents got in the way.
