Alejandro felt a knot form in his stomach. Sergio Castillo was a man with his own share of power in the city, a formidable rival, and if he decided to back Amelia, the case against her would become highly interesting. Because although Alejandro had resources and connections, he knew Sergio had his own, especially within the judiciary, and he would have to be clever enough to come out on top.

"Dammit! Listen to me carefully, Eduardo," Alejandro growled through his teeth, his voice laced with thr