Lina watched the imposing facade of Rafael's company's headquarters with sadness. The lights shone in the night as if the fortune of the man who had once been her husband was reflected in every glimmering light. She took a deep breath and adjusted the scarf covering her face. This would be the night when everything changed.
It had been long since Lina and Rafael exchanged vows, and since then they had gone their separate ways. It was a marriage as short-lived as the love Rafael claimed to have for her. The relationship had crumbled, leaving a trail of resentment and bitterness. They had a son, Declan. However, Rafael had never fully accepted his paternity, nor had he shown any interest in the child from the day he was born.
Lina, a shrewd lawyer with a sharp mind, had observed the opport
