“We have substantial evidence indicating a conspiracy involving forgery and fraudulent property transfer,” Detective Cole stated firmly. “Mr. Harris appears to have participated in these transactions.”
Daniel’s expression shifted from anger to fear.
The story he had confidently repeated for months was collapsing in front of him.
“You thought I had nothing,” I said quietly while meeting his eyes. “You were very wrong.”
Detective Cole then asked me a final question.
“Would you like to press formal charges for attempted property theft and financial fraud?”
“Yes,” I answered without hesitation.
Only moments later, Lily’s confident voice echoed from the hallway.
Then it broke into panic.
Officers escorted her toward the room in handcuffs, her designer coat wrinkled and her composure completely gone.
She stared at me in disbelief.
“Avery… this can’t be happening.”
“It happens when you try to steal something you never earned,” I replied calmly.
Detective Cole formally arrested Lily Harper for forgery, fraud, and attempted illegal property transfer. Then she turned toward Daniel.
“Daniel Harris, you are under arrest for conspiracy to commit financial fraud.”
An officer stepped forward with handcuffs.