PART 4: The Unmasking
I gathered the documents, my hands shaking with absolute anger, and walked straight down the sunlit hallway to my father’s study. He was sitting by the window, looking at a framed photo of my mother with a soft smile.
“Dad,” I said quietly, setting the folder down on his lap. “You need to look at these before Emily comes back.”
He looked up at me in confusion, unfolding the bank transfers, the forged insurance forms, and the old business records detailing Emily’s family debts. His smile slowly faded, his hands trembling as he read line after line.
Before he could say a word, the front door clicked open, and the sound of Emily’s heels echoed down the hardwood floor.
“Julian, darling! I picked up those books you wanted—” Emily began as she walked into the room, freezing instantly when she saw the folder in his hands. Would Emily try to lie her way out of it? Continue reading Part 5 below for the dramatic climax.
