Chapter 8 - Caught On Camera
The video screen clearly showed Daniel breaking the cabinet with a crowbar, while Teresa shouted orders to steal the diamond jewelry and sell it on the black market.
The lead police officer stepped forward, pulling a pair of steel handcuffs from his utility belt.
"Daniel Morland and Teresa Morland," the officer announced sharply. "You are under arrest for breaking and entering, grand larceny, and attempted burglary."
"You can't arrest me! I'm his mother!" Teresa screamed, thrashing wildly as the officer pinned her arms behind her beige lace dress. "Daniel, do something! Tell them!"
Daniel dropped to his knees on the rug, weeping hysterically. "Mariana, please! I'm your husband! Think of Emiliano! He needs his father!"
Mariana looked down at the man who had sat back while his mother slapped their five-year-old son across the face.
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"Emiliano doesn't need a coward who lets his family abuse his child," Mariana said, her voice completely devoid of pity. "Take them away."
👉 What second crime did Arthur Vance uncover while reviewing the estate financial records?
