Esmeralda had arrived in the same city and at the hotel where her son was staying.

"Could you connect me with Alejandro Valente? I am his mother."

"I'm sorry, ma'am, but he is not in. He left very early this morning and said he would be away for a few days."

Esmeralda frowned, frustrated at not being able to find her son. However, she was not about to give up so easily.

"I see. Could you tell me if Miss Romaria Santamaría is registered here as well?"

The receptionist hesitated for a moment befo