First thing the next morning, Benjamin arrived at court for his preliminary hearing. I couldn't help but watch him through a screen. Blue suit, textbook smile, an army of devoted microphones. Claudia, from inside, sent us concise messages: "The judge is listening to him; he denies everything; he looks like a victim; he doesn't break down."

"And Camila?" Eva asked.

"She asked to reschedule. 'Urgent matters.' The judge summoned her again with a warning."

Román turned off the broadcast.

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In Del