HER HUSBAND ORDERED HER THROWN INTO A TANK OF VENOMOUS SEA SNAKES—BUT THE EVIDENCE BENEATH THE WATER EXPOSED A BETRAYAL FAR BIGGER THAN INFIDELITY
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Chapter 25 - Port Azure ReopensFive years after scandal, Port Azure expansion finally proceeded.
New ownership consortium.
Independent engineering oversight.
Rafael Marquez’s original warnings incorporated.
Northern berth reinforced before expansion.
Project cost more.
Took longer.
Made less immediate profit.
Nobody died from waiting.
At opening, a plaque credited engineering contributors including Rafael.
Sofia touched his name.
Lucia stood beside.
“He would complain font too small.”
Sofia laughed.
Probably.
Their family received royalties transparently.
Taxes paid.
Audited.
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