Chapter 56

Even though those two pieces of evidence had caused Miguel a lot of trouble, and he had planned to go after Enrica for them, he hadn't had the chance to do anything yet. He'd just gotten out. "I know it wasn't you. It was your mom!" Enrica said urgently. "She threatened me before—if I didn't lie for you in court, she said she'd go after my dad. I was stupid. I thought hiring a few people to protect him would be enough. But now I see what the Zucker family is capable of. Miguel, please... just let this go!" A flicker of coldness passed through Miguel's eyes. His voice dropped, sharp and icy. "Enrica, if you want to accuse someone, you'd better have proof. My mother has been religious her entire life. Why would she ever do something like that? If you're trying to clear your name, don't use such a ridiculous excuse." At the entrance to the private room, Sheila froze at the sound of the name "Enrica". She tilted her head slightly, listening in on Miguel's conversation. She couldn't he