Chapter 17 - Arthur Pendelton Turns State Evidence
Inside a secure federal holding facility, Arthur sat across a steel table from Corbin and Lianna, looking thoroughly broken.
“I only followed orders from Richard; he threatened my law license and my family if I didn't help cover up the brake tampering,” Arthur whimpered.
“Excuses don't bring my husband back, Arthur, but your testimony will make sure Richard dies in a cell,” Lianna said coldly.
Arthur nodded miserably, sliding a final hidden flash drive across the table containing the encrypted offshore bank account passwords.
“Those accounts hold the stolen royalties from Julian’s patent; every dime has been returned to the primary trust fund,” Arthur confessed.
Corbin pocketed the flash drive, feeling a profound sense of closure for the first time since this nightmare began.
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“Your cooperation will be noted by the judge, Arthur, but you’ll still be spending the next two decades behind bars,” Corbin informed him flatly.
As they walked out of the prison visiting room into the crisp autumn air, Lianna took a deep, steady breath of freedom.
