Chapter 5 - The Stolen Ledger
Melissa stepped closer, her voice trembling with a terrifying mix of shock and desperation. "You can’t do this to family, Claire! We're your family now! You have millions in your accounts! Eleven thousand dollars is pocket change to you!"
"I am not your family, Melissa," Claire said calmly. She reached down beside her champagne flute and lifted a thick, black leather folder bound with brass clips.
She unclasped the folder and tossed a stack of printed bank statements directly onto the center table, right into the middle of the expensive floral centerpiece. Pages fluttered across the tablecloth, landing beside the dinner plates of Daniel’s parents and corporate executives.
"Look at page four, Melissa," Claire said smoothly, her posture straight and regal. "Look at the transaction dated August 14th. $15,000 sent from my retirement fund directly to your personal credit card for your European vacation."
Daniel’s mother picked up one of the sheets with trembling hands, her eyes scanning the bold red line items highlighted in yellow marker.
"Daniel..." his mother gasped, turning to her son in complete disbelief. "Where did this money come from? You told us your company gave you an executive bonus!"
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Daniel couldn't speak. Sweat beaded heavily along his forehead, running down his pale cheeks as he looked around the room, finding zero allies among his stunned family members.
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