Chapter 8 - The Hidden Recorder
Martha held up the sleek silver pen she had been using to write in her leather planner.
She turned the cap slightly, and a subtle blue LED light flickered on the side of the metal casing.
“This pen is equipped with a high-definition digital audio recorder, Detective,” Martha said smoothly. “It has captured every word spoken in this room over the last two hours—including Mrs. Vance’s explicit admission to faking rental permits, stealing two hundred thousand dollars, and attempting to blackmail me.”
Vanessa’s breath hitched in her throat. Her jaw dropped in utter, speech-deprived shock.
The detective took the pen from Martha, placing it carefully into an evidence bag. “That will be extremely helpful for the District Attorney, Mrs. Vance.”
Detective Miller turned to his officers. “Secure the electronics in the study. Nobody leaves this house until the search is complete.”
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Vanessa fell back against the edge of the sofa, clutching her head as the full weight of her greed collapsed directly onto her shoulders.
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