Chapter 3 - Brian Attempts To Defend His Mother’s Actions
Brian slowly lifted his head, his eyes avoiding Emily’s tear-filled gaze as he tried to construct a desperate defense.
“You don't understand how high our business debts were getting, Emily; we had to use whatever liquidity was available,” Brian muttered.
Evelyn snapped her head toward her son, hissing under her breath for him to shut his mouth immediately.
“Don't you dare try to excuse your financial crimes by blaming market pressures in front of a police officer!” David roared.
David tapped the small black body camera clipped securely to the lapel of his navy-blue trench coat.
“Every single word coming out of your mouth right now is being recorded and streamed directly to cloud servers,” David warned.
Brian swallowed hard, looking toward the heavy front door as if calculating his chances of sprinting out into the street.
“You signed away her entire generational inheritance to fund your mother’s failing country club investments,” David added coldly.
Emily stepped back from her husband, the wedding ring on her finger suddenly feeling like a heavy iron shackle.
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“I trusted you with my life, Brian... and you treated me like a cash cow for your family,” Emily whispered bitterly.
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