Chapter 5 - The TrapWe didn't arrest Julian immediately.

Sarah advised patience.

"Let him believe he's safe."

So I did.

I signed nothing.

I didn't confront him.

I didn't tell him about the recording.

Instead, I allowed him to believe the divorce was progressing.

Then Sarah sent him a message through my attorney.

Elena is willing to negotiate the house.

He responded within eleven minutes.

I smiled when Sarah showed me.

"He's desperate."

"Very."

"What does he want?"

"Full ownership."

"Of course."

We arranged a meeting.

Julian arrived with Evelyn.

They sat across from me.

I wore long sleeves to hide my bandages.

Julian smiled.

"You look better."

"I am."

Evelyn leaned forward.

"Then let's settle this."

Sarah placed documents on the table.

Julian scanned them.

"You'll transfer the house?"

"Yes."

His eyes lit up.

"But I want something first."

"What?"

"The truth."

He frowned.

"What truth?"

"Why did you attack me?"

Silence.

Evelyn's face went pale.

Julian recovered quickly.

"I didn't."

"You pushed me."

"It was an accident."

I looked at him.

"Then why did you say we'd make it look like a pregnancy accident?"

His face froze.

Evelyn stood abruptly.

"She's lying."

I smiled.

"No."

Sarah pressed a button.

The recording played.

Julian's own voice filled the room.

"If she won't sign the house over, Mom, we'll make it look like a pregnancy accident."

Evelyn sat down.

Julian stared at the speaker.

The color drained from his face.

Then the door opened.

Two detectives walked inside.

"Julian Harrison?"

He stood.

"What is this?"

One detective showed him a warrant.

"You're under arrest."

Evelyn began crying.

Julian looked at me.

"You set me up."

I shook my head.

"No."

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I looked directly into his eyes.

"You set yourself up."