Inspector Williams, the officer on duty, listened to her story attentively. When Emily placed the folder of evidence on the table, his eyes widened.
“Grand lararseny,” he muttered as he reviewed the documents. “This is enough for a whole organization. They are returning from abroad soon. If we do not act, they could escape.”
“Understood. I will pass the case to Detective Vargas,” he shouted down the hall.
Maria, a woman in her mid-40s, dressed in a formal suit, entered the office. Detective Vargas looked like a person who did not mess around.
“What do we have?” she asked as she sat down.
Williams summarized the situation for her. Vargas took the documents and began to study them with professional interest.
“Good work,” she sat after 10 minutes. “Emily, where did you get such detailed material?”
“I accidentally discovered my husband’s plans and decided to do my own investigation.”
“Breaking into someone else’s office is a crime.”
“I used the key my husband gave me personally and I did not steal any documents. I only photographed them.”
Vargas nodded. “Technically, you are right. Besides, the public benefit of your action is clear. We will open a case and the arrest. As soon as your husband sets foot in the country, we will arrest him. We have sufficient grounds.”
Emily signed the complaint and gave a detailed statement. The process took 3 hours.
Leaving the police station, she felt that the law was on her side.
The next stop was Mr. Roth’s office. Constantine already had the documents prepared to file in court.
“Divorce petition, request for full custody of the child, division of assets,” he listed, “plus compensation for emotional damages of $500,000.”
“Isn’t that too much?”
“No. Considering the infidelity, the attempt to strip you of your inheritance and take your son, it is even a little. But the courts are conservative. They rarely award such large sums. So, at least we have a basis.”
They discussed the strategy for the case. Roth was optimistic. With such evidence, the outcome was practically guaranteed.
At 3:00 in the afternoon, Emily met with the representatives of the victim families. Max Morales came with his mother, an elderly woman who could barely hold back her tears.
“My mother-in-law wanted to leave the house to her grandson,” she said. “She worked her whole life saving every penny, and that scoundrel stole it all.”