Chapter 1: The Birthday That Became a Crime Scene

No one dared move.

The investigators closed the front door behind them, sealing the mansion in suffocating silence.

One detective stepped directly toward Julián.

"Julián Mendoza?"

His confidence evaporated.

"What is this?" he demanded, forcing a laugh. "You can't just interrupt a private family celebration."

The detective ignored him.

"You are being investigated for domestic violence, financial fraud, coercive control, and forgery."

The words struck the room harder than any slap.

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Guests quietly stepped backward.

Several reached for their phones.