Chapter 8 - THE TRUTH REVEALED
The final blow to Leo and Vanessa’s plan came not in a courtroom, but in the Hale Meridian boardroom.
Marcus had his forensic accountants dig into the exact reasons why Leo wanted Lily's trust so badly. During a mandatory board meeting, Marcus projected a spreadsheet onto the massive screen.
### Trust Fund Embezzlement Attempt
| Account Name | Attempted Transfer | Destination | Status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Lily Hale Primary Trust | $4,500,000 | Offshore - Cayman | Blocked by Marcus |
| Hale Foundation Holdings | $2,100,000 | Leo Hale Personal | Flagged for Fraud |
| Escrow (Vanessa Cole) | $500,000 | Boutique/Jewelry | Declined |
"You two," Marcus said coldly, staring down his cousin and his ex-fiancée, "planned to drain my niece's future to pay for your past mistakes. The FBI has these documents. The police have the footage of the allergy attack."
Leo turned pale. Vanessa tried to run, but security was already waiting at the doors.
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"The custody petition is dropped," Marcus stated. "And you will both be spending a very long time in federal prison."
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