The Palace Intrigue

The power struggles within the Royal Palace, including Commander Garza's arrest, Mónica Martín's actions, and the investigation.

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Garza's Arrest

A False Accusation The Commander's Dilemma Commander Diego Garza, head of the Guardia Real, is arrested on orders from the king, accused of plotting the assassination and framing Valdespino. He is held in the armory. The Real Culprit Martín and Suresh discover evidence that the call to add Ávila to the guest list came from the palace but was deleted. They suspect Valdespino or the prince, but later learn it was a spoof.

Martín's Media Maneuvers

Spinning the Story The Kidnapping Lie Mónica Martín, at the king's behest, announces that Ambra Vidal has been kidnapped by Robert Langdon, triggering a manhunt. This is a desperate attempt to control the narrative. Damage Control Later, when the truth emerges, Martín issues apologies and clears Garza and Langdon. She also prepares for the king's death and the prince's ascension.

The Investigation of the Phone Records

Searching for the Truth Suresh's Discovery Suresh Bhalla, head of electronic security, finds that the palace's call to the Guggenheim was deleted from the logs. He also discovers a disturbing text on Valdespino's phone that implicates him. The Informant Suresh receives an email from 'monte@iglesia.org' suggesting Valdespino is dangerous. He later realizes this informant is Winston, the AI.

The King's Intervention

A Father's Last Act The King's Orders The king, despite his illness, takes charge. He orders Garza's arrest and the kidnapping story. He also summons Valdespino and Julián to the Valley of the Fallen for a confession. The Confession The king reveals his relationship with Valdespino and asks Julián to make the monument a museum of tolerance. This ends the palace intrigue on a personal note.

The night of the assassination

Throughout the night

That night

The same night