Vladimir Castro’s daughter, Solidad, was more determined. “I want that lawyer to rot in jail. My father left me an apartment and savings for my children’s education. Because of Hayes, my children might not be able to finish their studies.”
In total, seven families gathered. The total damage amounted to nearly $20 million. Roth explained the process of filing a class action lawsuit and assured them of the return of the stolen assets.
“When Hayes is arrested, we will freeze his assets,” the lawyer said. “Apartments, country houses, bank accounts, cars, everything will go towards paying compensation to the victims.”
In the evening, Emily received a message from Victor.
Pamela told me she is coming back tomorrow morning. I am ready for the conversation.
Good luck, she replied. Remember, record everything.
At 10 at night, Detective Castle called.
“Emily, I have news. Your husband and his mistress landed at JFK an hour ago. They are in a taxi right now.”
“Thank you. So, the most exciting part starts tomorrow.”
Emily went to bed early but had trouble falling asleep. Tomorrow, Ethan would discover that his plans had failed. How would he react? Would he try to flee, feain ignorance, or surrender immediately?
At 6.30 in the morning, a call woke her. Ethan’s number appeared on the screen.
“Hello,” she answered calmly.
“Emily, it is me. I have landed.”
Her husband’s voice was normal with no trace of guilt or worry.
“How was the trip? Did you like Chicago?”
“Yes, everything was fine. Hey, today I have to go to court for your aunt’s inheritance case. Remember I told you about it?”
“Yes, I remember.”
“And what will happen?”
“It is just formalities. The will is in order, but there is a small detail to correct. There will be no problems.”
Emily smiled to herself. Even now, he was still lying.
“Ethan, can I ask you something?”
“Of course.”
“How is Pamela? Did she have a business trip, too?”
The silence that followed was too long for such a simple question.
“Pamela. Oh, yes, she is fine. Why?”
“For no reason. You mention her a lot lately.”
“She is a good employee. That is all. Well, I have to get ready. See you tonight.”
“Of course, dear.”
Emily hung up and smiled. Ethan did not yet know that his case today would turn into a monumental disaster. Detective Vargas had promised her yesterday that he would be arrested upon arrival at the courthouse.