Chapter 9
Chapter 9 The Truth Comes Out
The next morning, the police found Daniel.
He was hiding in a small apartment outside the city.
After several hours of questioning, he finally confessed.
Victoria had paid him to disable the mansion's security cameras.
But there was something even more shocking.
Daniel revealed that Victoria had not planned to hurt Leo directly.
She wanted to create a situation that would make Richard believe Sarah had been negligent.
Her ultimate goal was to have Sarah fired.
Then Victoria intended to take control of Leo's care.
The police obtained the financial records proving Victoria had paid Daniel.
Richard listened to the entire confession in silence.
When the recording ended, he closed his eyes.
Richard: I trusted her with my family.
His attorney placed a hand on his shoulder.
Attorney: You couldn't have known.
Richard looked toward Sarah.
Richard: I should have listened when Leo tried to tell me he was afraid of her.
Sarah gently replied.
Sarah: You know now.
Suddenly, another piece of information arrived.
Victoria had filed a claim against Richard, demanding a huge portion of his fortune.
But now her own actions had destroyed her case.
The court hearing began several weeks later.
Victoria entered the courtroom wearing an elegant black suit.
She looked confident.
But that confidence disappeared when the prosecutor presented the evidence.
The security records.
The financial transfers.
Daniel's testimony.
And finally, the threatening message sent to Sarah.
Victoria's attorney had no answer.
The judge looked directly at Victoria.
Judge: Mrs. Anderson, these findings are extremely serious.
Victoria's face became pale.
Richard sat quietly beside his attorney.
Sarah sat behind him.
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Leo was safely at home with a trusted family member.
For the first time, Richard knew the truth would finally defeat the lies.
