-Genius.
Albina was embarrassed by Umberto’s praise. And he followed the words:
-I sent Ruben to keep an eye on the Seco Family. He told me that Jaime argued with Pedro Leoz this morning.
Seeing Albina’s confused expression, Umberto explained:
-Pedro is Alfredo’s favorite grandson. Back then, when Jaime had not returned to the Seco Family, Pedro was the successor and Alfredo paid the most attention to him.
Albina was surprised:
-It’s not unusual for him to hate Jaime. He stole his position.
-Exactly,” Umberto nodded, “They are competitors. If Jaime is not there, Jaime will get a lot of opportunities. But he’s not a sensible person. He argued with Jaime in the morning, so Jaime got cold feet and didn’t want to leave. He could only take the risk to stay here.
-He is a bold man. The situation could be very serious. And if something horrible really happens, he will regret it.
Umberto laughed and said nothing.
Jaime wanted to stay in Sogen City, so he made an accident, but he didn’t do it too much. He just wanted his grandfather to soften up and let him stay.
For Umberto, he didn’t want to lose this opportunity. Since Jaime had harmed Albina cruelly, he would take revenge.
Umberto sent Ruben to set up intrigue, which neither the police nor God would discover.
But he didn’t want Albina to know.
Albina sat on the bed thinking what happened, but suddenly, she looked at the clock, and got up. She ran out of the room.
-Oh my God!
She had arranged to meet Claire today, but she forgot the time in Umberto’s arms.
He got ready in a hurry. Seeing her behave so anxiously, Umberto laughed:
-Don’t worry. I’ll give you a lift. Isn’t it nine o’clock?
-Yes. But today is a working day. Maybe we’ll get stuck in traffic and I’ll be late.
Claire cared a lot about punctuality. Even though they were friends, she’d better not be late.
Umberto had prepared. Seeing that Albina didn’t finish, he went to the kitchen to make a sandwich. When he finished it, Albina left the room.
They went downstairs and took the car upstairs. It was already eight thirty-five. It was not late.
Umberto helped her fasten her seat belt.
-Let’s go,” Albina lowered her head and confirmed the time.
Umberto gave her a snack. He started the car and said:
-There’s water in the car. Don’t hurry. Be careful not to choke.
Albina was moved:
-And you, don’t you have breakfast?
Umberto laughed:
-Don’t worry. I’m a boss and I can have breakfast whenever I want.
His words made Albina envious,
-How nice!
-If you’re my wife, you can behave like that too.
-Of course not,” Albina bit off a piece and chewed it.
She suddenly remembered what Macos said. When she finished the corporation with Claire, if everything went well, maybe she would be famous and could have her studio.
Ever since she was little, she wanted to have her own brand of women’s clothing.
Thinking about that, she didn’t notice that they were already here. She looked at her watch. It was already eight fifty. She wasn’t late.
-Just concentrate on your work. I’ll sort everything out,” Umberto stroked her hair.
Yesterday she knew the truth about Juan’s death. She was afraid it would affect her.
-Don’t worry. I’m fine.
Although she had hatred, she was not desperate like the day before. She just wanted the Carballal Family to receive the punishment for what they had done.
Umberto loosened up:
-You will soon see the tragic end of the Carballal Family.
Albina nodded and walked toward the building. Suddenly she turned and went back to hug Umberto:
-When you start, tell me and we’ll publish the audio.
Umberto understood her:
-Sure. Go.
When this moment, Albina noticed that five minutes had already passed. She rushed in.
***
At the hospital, Alfredo sat on the bench in front of the closed operating room door with a cold expression.
Pedro was next to him. He looked towards the door silently. He expected Jaime to meet with an accident this morning, indeed that came true.
They said that when he arrived at the hospital, he couldn’t stop the bleeding, especially his leg.
The driver of another vehicle was here. He looked at Alfredo and the bodyguards. He knew the man in the room was from a large family. He wiped the sweat on his forehead and said quietly,
-I don’t know why he sped up and hit my car. It’s true. There’s a surveillance video and the driving recorder. It’s not my fault.
He said all confident. He could swear to God.
Alfredo ignored him and said coldly:
-I called the police and we let the police decide everything.
The driver was angry but he also believed it was the best way. The police were justice.
Pedro could think of a reason. He knew Jaime well. He knew he was not as innocent as his appearance.
Thinking that, Pedro said pretending to be worried:
-How did it happen accident like that? It’s lucky it’s near our town. If it had happened somewhere far away, I wouldn’t have made it to the hospital in time.
He didn’t dare to say much. He was afraid that Alfredo would understand his intention.
Alfredo was sensitive. He would understand Jaime’s purpose. In fact, he knew that was possible. But he did not expect the situation to be so serious.
Hearing what Pedro said, the old man gave him a look. He knew what he weighed.
-Shut up. Jaime was still in danger.
His voice was low, but serious. Pedro lowered his head:
-I’m sorry.
Alfredo turned his head away. Perp Pedro clenched his teeth on his lip and clenched his fists.
Again. Grandfather was always at Jaime’s side and it was all his fault. Jaime was the author of this accident, but Alfredo reproached him. Why, because he was only his daughter’s son?
But he was Alfredo’s only favorite grandson before Jaime returned.
At that thought, Pedro’s eyes turned red and he was filled with sadness and hatred.