Chapter 0077

Ximena/Angela’s POV

"Why didn’t you tell me?" I asked Hudson. We were both sitting in the living room after breakfast. He had refused to go to the office, weighed down by the melancholy of what had happened the previous day.

"I didn’t want to add to your worries, Angela. You are already going through a lot," he replied sadly.

"I know, but at least I could have reassured you. Besides, I know a friend of Davey’s who works at the U.S. embassy. Maybe he could help," I suggested.

"They have refused a fine or any other negotiation. I doubt he could do much," Hudson said, his tone hinting that he had already given up on recovering the goods.

"Does that mean you are going to let them keep the goods? What about your investment? How will your company survive? Are you just going to go bankrupt?" I listed the possibilities, panic rising in my voice.

"I’m already bankrupt, Angela." His words hit me like a punch. "The company has been losing m