Chapter 14 - New Witnesses Step Forward With Damning Testimony
As the afternoon session resumed, a surprise witness was called to the stand by the state prosecutor.
It was Maria, the former housekeeper who had mysteriously vanished from Daniel’s employ two years prior.
“State your name and your previous occupation for the record,” the prosecutor instructed calmly.
“My name is Maria Santos; I was the head housekeeper at Mr. Moretti’s residence before I was fired,” she answered.
“Tell the court why you left your employment so abruptly,” the prosecutor prompted, stepping back.
“Ms. Vance threatened to call immigration enforcement on my family if I told Mr. Moretti about the child abuse,” Maria testified.
Gasps erupted from the courtroom gallery as the true depths of Claire’s intimidation tactics were laid bare.
Daniel gripped the wooden bench in front of him, staring at Maria with a look of absolute horror.
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He had fired Maria on Claire’s word when she claimed the housekeeper was stealing jewelry from the master bedroom.
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