Chapter 10 - Maya Uncovers A Dark Secret Hiding In The Safe
Back at the mansion, Maya was helping Julian organize the remaining personal files left behind in Eleanor’s walk-in closet.
Behind a loose panel in the cedar wardrobe, Maya discovered a heavy metal lockbox covered in thick dust.
“Julian, you need to see this right now; I found something hidden behind the shoe racks,” Maya called out from across the bedroom.
Julian strode over quickly, taking the heavy metal box and placing it down on the king-sized mattress.
Using a small brass key from the desk drawer, Julian clicked the latch open and lifted the reinforced steel lid.
Inside lay fake passports, forged birth certificates, and several legal documents granting custody rights to an unknown third party.
“She was planning to kidnap Leo and flee the country if the divorce didn't go her way,” Julian whispered in sheer horror.
“She wasn't just after your money, Julian; she was willing to destroy your entire family to cover her tracks,” Maya said gravely.
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“This goes far beyond a messy divorce; this is a federal criminal conspiracy,” Julian declared, grabbing his phone to call the FBI.
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