She raised her hand. The staff opened the display case.

Mariana touched the red fabric with grace.
The lights made the lobby seem to be ablaze.

“What a shame…” she whispered. “Because the one who no longer has the right to touch any of this… is you.”

At that moment, Alejandro’s phone began to vibrate incessantly.

Message from his secretary:

“Sir, the strategic partner has just withdrawn the entire investment. They’ve signed an exclusive contract with… Ms. Mariana Ortega.”