Chapter 7 – The Blade
Daniel had once destroyed a governor’s career in twelve minutes of cross-examination. He placed his briefcase on Ella’s table and nodded to her gently.
“Ready?” he asked.
Ella breathed in. “Ready.”
Their attorney began with polished concern. Ella’s anxiety. Her supposed confusion. Her “episodes.” Beckett lowered his eyes at perfect moments, the grieving husband.
Then Daniel stood.
He played the porch recording.
He entered the photographs.
He produced pharmacy records showing Beckett had picked up Ella’s medication and never given it to her.
He produced bank records showing Beckett had already contacted trustees about gaining access to Ella’s inheritance.
Then came the final blade.
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A woman in a dark coat stepped forward from the back row.
Beckett whispered, “No.”
