You remain seated.
That matters.
Because standing would turn it into a fight, and you are no longer interested in fighting women for scraps tossed by a lying man. Staying seated keeps the hierarchy where it belongs. Not between wife and mistress. Between reality and delusion.
“No,” you say. “I’m not taking anything back. I’m showing you what you insisted on taking.”
The notary, to his credit, remains clinical. “Señorita Ávila, under applicable estate law, universal acceptance includes both assets and encumbrances unless properly limited or renounced through procedure. You should not sign until you fully understand the net position.”
“Net position?” Ximena repeats, as if the phrase itself is vulgar.
Beltrán turns the summary sheet toward her.
The number at the bottom is circled.
Estimated net estate value: negative 14,870,000 MXN
