And the investigation was far from over.
The Final Page
Three weeks later, police arrested Vittorio Moretti after investigators connected him to the forged property transfers and the attempts to recover the missing documents.
The case was complicated, and the legal process would take time, but the evidence her father had preserved gave investigators a crucial lead.
Camilla finally understood why he had left the letter.
He had not wanted her to become involved in a dangerous dispute. He had wanted to protect her while leaving enough information behind for the truth to emerge if he could no longer protect her himself.
One evening, Camilla returned to the house.
Dorato was recovering under professional supervision. His enclosure had been improved, and she was following the veterinarian’s recommendations carefully.
She sat beside the enclosure, looking at his golden scales.
“You caused me a lot of trouble, you know,” she whispered.
Dorato lifted his head slightly.
