Chapter 5 - The Truth Comes OutThe hearing turned into a criminal investigation.
The lender immediately withdrew the loan application.
The forged signature was referred for prosecution.
Daniel was detained for questioning.
Patricia was questioned separately.
But the biggest surprise came when the detective uncovered the bank records.
Daniel had transferred money from Emily's account to Patricia.
Over $70,000.
Patricia had also received payments from the private lender.
She had been paid to convince Emily to sign the documents.
The family had planned the entire scheme.
But there was one thing they hadn't expected.
The Lawson Family Trust.
The house was protected.
Completely.
Michael explained it in court.
“My client's late husband established the trust specifically to protect his daughter's residence.”
Daniel stared at him.
“You knew?”
I looked at him.
“Yes.”
“Why didn't you tell me?”
“Because you never asked.”
His face twisted.
“You tricked me.”
“No.”
I stepped closer.
“You exposed yourself.”
Emily stood beside me.
Daniel looked at her.
“Emily, please.”
She shook her head.
“You used me.”
“I love you.”
“No.”
She wiped her eyes.
“You loved what you thought you could take from me.”
He stared at her.
Then Patricia shouted:
“Don't let her turn you against your husband!”
Emily turned toward her.
“You tried to steal my house.”
Patricia's mouth fell open.
“You're my daughter-in-law.”
“No.”
Emily's voice became stronger.
“I'm your victim.”
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The courtroom went silent.
For the first time, Patricia had nothing to say.
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