Chương 19 - Julian's Confession
Julian contacted David from detention.
He asked for a meeting.
David almost refused.
Then he agreed.
Julian looked exhausted.
The expensive confidence was gone.
“I owe you an explanation.”
“You owe Teresa one.”
Julian lowered his eyes.
“I know.”
He admitted he had pressured Vanessa into stealing the necklace.
But then he revealed something David hadn't known.
The loan sharks had threatened their parents.
Julian had been desperate.
That did not excuse what he had done.
But it explained why he had become so reckless.
David listened.
Then said:
“You made your fear someone else's problem.”
Julian nodded.
“I know.”
“You nearly ruined Teresa's life.”
“I know.”
“And Vanessa chose to hurt her.”
Julian looked away.
“I can't change that.”
“No.”
David stood.
“But you can tell the truth.”
Julian agreed to cooperate with investigators.
His testimony helped expose additional illegal lending operations.
Before David left, Julian said:
“Does Teresa know?”
“No.”
“Tell her I'm sorry.”
David looked at him.
“Sorry isn't enough.”
“I know.”
“Then prove it.”
Julian nodded.
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For once, he didn't ask for forgiveness.
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