“My daughter documented everything,” I said. “Every threat. Every transfer. Every doctor he bribed to call her unstable. Every message from Celeste telling her to disappear before the baby ruined their future.”
Celeste stepped back.
Evan seized her wrist too tightly. “Shut up.”
Mr. Halden lifted another envelope.
“And one final instruction,” he said.
The room fell silent again.
“If Evan attends my funeral with Celeste Marrow, play the file labeled Church.”
Evan lunged.
The detective moved faster.
Part 3
The detective caught Evan by the arm before he reached Mr. Halden.
“Sit down,” the detective said.
“This is harassment!” Evan shouted. “My wife is dead, and this witch is using her corpse to steal my company!”
