Chapter 3: The Lies Collapse
Julian finally demanded his attorney.
"You have nothing."
The lead detective calmly slid several photographs onto the dining table.
Bank records.
Mortgage applications.
Security footage from multiple banks.
Electronic signatures.
Phone location records.
Julian's confidence vanished page by page.
Then came the final photograph.
A security image showing Julian forcing Valeria to sign documents while her injured wrist rested inside a medical brace.
Valeria covered her mouth.
She had never known that camera existed.
The detective looked directly at Julian.
"You claimed every signature was voluntary."
Julian remained silent.
Ofelia suddenly pointed toward Valeria.
"This was her idea! She wanted the money!"
Nobody answered.
Instead, another detective opened a voice recorder.
Valeria's trembling voice filled the room.
"If I don't sign... he'll hurt me again."
Julian slowly closed his eyes.
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For the first time all afternoon...
He had nothing left to say.
