Isabella’s rage solidified into resolve after medical professionals verified that she and the child were stable. She gave Daniel instructions to investigate Richard’s claims, phone conversations, and covert activities.
The evidence came to light in a matter of days, including private meetings with Vanessa, covert financial transactions, and even a draft of legal filings that sought to take control of her Grant Enterprises shares.
Richard and Vanessa celebrated on the yacht in the meantime. Unaware of the impending storm, they raised a glass of champagne. Vanessa hissed, “Everything is ours once the lawyers declare her missing.”
But suddenly there were fissures. Richard started getting anonymous emails with screenshots of his covert financial transfers and pictures of him with Vanessa. His assurance gave way to uneasiness.
He growled at Vanessa, “Who knows?”
Vanessa’s smile wavered as she shrugged. “Perhaps one of your adversaries. You’ve made a lot.
He struck the table with his fist. “No. It feels different here. This seems… intimate.
Isabella watched the action from a secure link in Monaco. In addition to her location, the tracker she wore featured a hidden camera that was connected to her security team. All of Richard’s movements and conversations with Vanessa since her fall were captured on tape.
Isabella put her palm on her stomach and leaned back. As though sensing her strength, her baby kicked.
“Don’t be alarmed,” she muttered. “Mommy will see to it that justice is done.”
The trap was drawing near.
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