Chapter 8 - David Demands The Complete Truth About Veronica’s Past
Federal agents escorted Veronica past the front flower beds in heavy steel handcuffs, her designer clothes dragging in the dirt.
David walked out onto the stone porch, looking down at the woman he had trusted and loved for over five years.
“Who are you, Veronica? Was anything you ever told me during our marriage actually the truth?” David demanded coldly.
Veronica lifted her tear-streaked face, letting out a bitter, mocking laugh that echoed across the quiet courtyard.
“You really thought a billionaire corporate heir would fall for a normal girl from the suburbs, David? You were so easy to manipulate,” she sneered.
“My father trained me since childhood to infiltrate your family and recover the lost trust fund assets,” Veronica confessed proudly.
“Your father is a criminal hiding behind a fake grave, and you’re going to join him in a maximum-security penitentiary,” David retorted.
Agent Vance motioned to the transport officers, guiding Veronica toward the back of the federal van without another word.
“Make sure you check her offshore encrypted drives; she has backup files linked to a secondary syndicate,” David instructed the agent.
“We’ve already seized her digital footprint across three continents, Mr. Vance; nothing is leaving the country,” Agent Vance confirmed.
David watched the transport van disappear down the winding driveway as the iron gates locked shut behind it.
He walked back inside the sunlit kitchen, where Martha was pouring two fresh cups of hot tea on the wooden table.
“You handled that with remarkable restraint, David,” Martha observed, handing him a warm ceramic mug.
“I feel like a complete fool, Mom... how could I not see through her lies?” David asked, staring into his tea.
“Deception is an art form for people like the Sterling family; they prey on honest hearts,” Martha comforted him gently.
“What happens to the businesses now? The board is going to panic once they hear about Uncle Richard’s involvement,” David worried.
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“Let them panic. We have the master deeds, the federal audit reports, and uncompromised loyalty on our side,” Martha smiled.
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