Chapter77: Know the rules

Mayara and Celina sat in the dimly lit study, the glow from the lamp casting long shadows on the walls. They had been poring over their grandfather Richard's documents for hours, piecing together the intricate web of agreements he had with Governor Juarez. Every detail they uncovered added to the growing sense of unease. Celina flipped through another stack of papers, her brow furrowed. "Look at this, Mayara," she said, pointing to a clause buried deep within a contract. "This agreement essentially gives the governor control over a significant portion of our family's assets. It's cleverly disguised as a business partnership, but the power dynamics are clear." Mayara leaned in to examine the document. "You're right," she murmured. "And it seems that in exchange, Richard gets certain 'protections' and 'favors.' This isn't just a business deal-it's a pact of mutual benefit, with some very shady undertones." Celina nodded, her eyes narrowing. "The more I look at these, the more it feels li