Before getting into the car, he looked at the dilapidated facade.
A window needed repair.
Part of the roof
It showed signs of moisture.
The fence was bent on one side.
He thought about the large house where Mercedes lived and the monthly transfers he had authorized for years without questioning them.
He took out his phone.
This time he called his lawyer.
—In addition to canceling the sale, I want to suspend any movement related to the property until we review the property documents.
There was a pause on the other side.
Gabriel added:
—And I want a full report of the accounts my mother uses with my authorization. Don't close anything yet. Just block any new expenses that require my approval.
I wasn't seeking revenge.
He needed to stop Mercedes from moving pieces while he still didn't know how many she had touched.
Then he called his mother.
Mercedes answered on the second ring.
—Gabriel, have you already signed the sale?
