Carmen hesitated, torn between the weight of her responsibilities and the intrigue of Lucía’s proposition. Her life had been confined to the sterile walls of the hospital, each day blending into the next. But there was something in Lucía’s eyes—a fierce determination—that sparked a curiosity she hadn’t felt in years.
“Tell me what I need to do,” Carmen said cautiously, her voice barely above a whisper.
Lucía nodded, her mind racing despite her weakened state. She knew she had to act quickly and intelligently to outmaneuver Alejandro, whose greed had blinded him to her true capabilities. The years of observing his every move, his every ambition, had prepared her for this moment.
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