Chapter 71: The Tenuous Truce

The glow of her phone screen cast an unsettling light across Mariana's face as she scrolled through the comments section. Each new speculation about Tiago's life was more outlandish than the last. Suddenly, a comment caught her eye. It spoke of a long-standing power struggle between Tiago and his father, hinting at a volatile relationship fuelled by ambition and greed. A jolt of electricity shot through her. This was the first piece of information that seemed grounded in reality. Frowning, Mariana reread the comment several times, searching for any additional details to further expand her knowledge about Tiago and his enemies. But it offered little more than a tantalizing glimpse into a potential motive for the attack. Frustration bubbled within her. These online comments were useless. With a sigh, she tossed her phone onto the nightstand. Closing her eyes, Mariana tried to piece together the fragments of information she possessed. Exhaustion eventually claimed her, and she final