Chapter 74. Emotional Turmoil

Cecilia

The atmosphere seems to freeze at Valentina's revelation about the paternity of Leila's baby. Liam, surprised and perplexed, looks to me for some kind of support. I, in turn, feel a knot form in my stomach, unable to fully process what has just been revealed.

"Enough, Caíque. I won't allow you to harm my son and the relationship he's building with Cecilia any longer."

"Valentina, this is absurd!" protests Caíque, trying to maintain his defiant posture.

However, Valentina remains unshaken and responds firmly, "The truth has come out, and I won't allow any more lies."

I watch closely, still in disbelief, as Valentina reveals the details about Caíque's plans to complicate Liam's life and convince Frederico to remove him from the CEO position at Laser Inc.

"After the scene Caíque caused in Angra during the weekend, I decided I needed to understand what was happening before my eyes," Valentina begins.

Determined to uncover the truth, Vale