The ballroom fell completely silent

Elena continued.

“Some of those funds were used to finance apartments, vehicles, jewelry, and gifts.”

The next image appeared.

Photographs.

Pictures of Isabela.

The apartment.

The vacations.

The purchases.

The audience erupted into whispers.

Isabela covered her mouth.

Ricardo looked ready to collapse.

But Elena wasn’t finished.

“However…”

The room quieted again.

“None of that is tonight’s announcement.”

Ricardo stared at her.