“I’ve already signed,” he said flatly. “You’ve added nothing to my life. I don’t need you—or a child slowing me down now that I’m about to reach the top.”

I didn’t cry.

Instead, something inside me went completely still. The last piece of love I had for him disappeared.

I picked up the pen and signed.

“Alright,” I said calmly. “I just hope you don’t regret this.”

Then I grabbed my bag and walked out—leaving them behind, laughing and celebrating my departure.

One week later, everything changed.

That day was the company’s most important board meeting at the Grupo Altamira headquarters on Paseo de la Reforma. It was also the day Alejandro expected to be promoted to Vice President.

Inside the boardroom, Alejandro, Fernanda, and Doña Rebeca sat confidently among executives, dressed in their finest.

“I’m so proud of you,” his mother whispered. “The CEO herself will be here today. Make sure you impress her.”

“Of course,” Alejandro replied smugly. “Fernanda and I are the future of this company.”

Then the Director of Operations stood and addressed the room.

“Ladies and gentlemen, today marks a historic moment. After years of leading from the shadows, it is my honor to introduce the sole owner and CEO of this company.”

Everyone stood.

The doors opened.