Chapter 11 - The North Wing Discovery
Four uniformed police detectives walked into the ballroom, led by Police Chief Miller—a stern, grey-haired veteran who had investigated Evelyn’s disappearance three years ago.
Chief Miller held a thick legal document in his hand, his expression grim and unyielding.
"Chief Miller!" Victoria gasped, rushing toward him with a desperate, frantic smile. "Thank goodness you're here! My stepson has staged a malicious slander campaign against me at a public event! Arrest him for defamation!"
Chief Miller didn't even glance at Victoria's outstretched hands. He walked past her, stepping right up to Julian.
"Mr. Vance," Chief Miller said solemnly, his voice carrying across the quiet room. "Our forensics team just unsealed the concrete floor inside the old greenhouse in the North Wing."
Victoria stopped dead in her tracks, her breath catching in her throat as if she were choking.
"We located a steel trunk buried beneath the foundation," Chief Miller continued. "Inside, we recovered human remains wearing a gold wedding band engraved with your name, alongside a file folder containing toxicological reports for your late father."
A loud gasp echoed through the crowd. Chloe burst into tears, backing away from Victoria as if her aunt were a venomous snake.
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Julian closed his eyes for a brief second, a single tear cutting down his cheek. "Thank you, Chief."
👉 What terrifying revelation will the police uncover about Victoria's financial crimes?
