Chapter 5 - The Mansion Becomes a Crime SceneParamedics rushed toward Elena while federal agents secured every hallway.
Julian refused to leave her side.
Even with his injured shoulder throbbing, he kept one hand around hers.
The lead FBI agent approached.
Julian handed him the envelope.
"That's what you need."
The agent opened it carefully.
His expression changed.
Within minutes, the estate was transformed.
Luxury cars were photographed.
Kitchen cabinets were sealed.
Food samples were collected.
Computers were confiscated.
Phones disappeared into evidence bags.
The mansion that had once represented unimaginable wealth now looked like a crime scene.
Elena watched from the stretcher.
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For months, she had felt trapped inside those walls.
Tonight, the walls finally belonged to the law.
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Chapter 6 - The Poisoned InheritanceAt the hospital, Julian paced outside Elena's room.
Chapter 7 - The InterrogationThe aunt entered the interrogation room still believing money could save her.
Chapter 8 - The Family Turns on ItselfOnce the aunt began talking, the entire conspiracy collapsed.
Chapter 9 - Coming HomeThree weeks later, the estate gates opened again.
Chapter 10 - A New TableThe dining room had always been Elena's most uncomfortable room.
Chapter 11 - The TrialThe federal courthouse became the center of America's attention.
