Chapter 8 - Leo Discovers A Safe Full Of Stolen Documents
Inside the open lockbox lay a thick stack of legal documents, corporate stock certificates, and notarized banking deeds.
Leo reached in, carefully lifting the top folder to reveal the letterhead of Vance-Harrison Global Enterprises.
“These are original ownership deeds to our family’s primary manufacturing plants in upstate New York,” Leo murmured in shock.
Sheriff Miller flipped through the secondary stack of papers, pulling out several cashier's checks signed by unknown corporate entities.
“They weren't just storing papers; they were systematically transferring your family business to an offshore shell company,” Miller noted.
Leo’s heart hammered against his ribs as he recognized the forged signatures of his late father on the transfer documents.
“Victoria has been slowly draining our corporate accounts ever since we got married five years ago,” Leo realized with a cold shudder.
“Which means her motive for locking your daughter in the cellar wasn't just spite; it was an attempt to cover up felony fraud,” the sheriff added.
Leo carefully repacked the documents into the velvet compartment, knowing this evidence would destroy Victoria completely.
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The illusion of a happy, prestigious marriage was shattered into a million irreparable pieces across the hardwood floor.
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