Gabriel’s lips moved silently, but he was completely unable to produce a single word of defense.
Daisy then turned her gaze toward Bianca. “And you said I could go live with Grandma if I was being annoying!”
“I never said such a horrible thing!” Bianca whispered defensively, her voice cracking.
Daisy’s small face set into an expression far sturdier than fear. “Yes, you did say it, right by the car.”
Judge Barrett turned her head toward the waiting investigator. “Make sure you document that official statement immediately.”
PART 5: A NEW BEGINNING
Over the following week, the elaborate and deceitful structure Gabriel had built over years began completely coming apart at its seams.
The mandatory asset freeze quickly revealed massive unauthorized withdrawals from their joint bank account disguised as legitimate construction company expenses. Detailed financial records showed those funds were actually used to pay for Bianca’s luxury downtown apartment, her high-end sports car lease, and a costly diamond bracelet she had proudly posted on social media two months prior. Samantha subpoenaed the financial ledgers of Gabriel’s firm, uncovering hundreds of thousands of dollars in marital funds funnelled through shell vendor accounts managed by a close associate.
