"They have influence in both the underworld and the upper world. A family that cannot be touched by the law, just like La Heta." Cedric leaned back in his chair, looking at the sky with a thoughtful expression. "But they are more conservative than us. They don't appear in public much and only move behind the scenes."
Edith was silent for a moment, trying to digest all the information. "Then, why didn't they ever look for me before? Why only now?"
Cedric looked at her gently. "I also want to know their reasons. If they really knew about your existence, they should have acted much earlier. Or something had happened. Because the Ortega family's treatment of you must have been known to them for a long time."
"I really want to know their answer." Edith lowered her head, her eyes blank and
