CHARLOTTE

After carefully processing the information I had uncovered, I decided to return to Milan to warn Rogerio about Elena. I chose not to inform Thiago, knowing he would try to stop me.

Besides, he had told me it was my prerogative to do what I felt was right, and I fully intended to do just that.

Upon arriving in Milan, I went straight to the detective I had previously hired. Though he had mixed feelings about my return, he remained in charge of Maria’s case, which made things easier.

I laid out everything I had learned about Elena’s involvement in the attacks and her plans for Rogerio. When I...