Chapter 11 - The ArrestElise was arrested just before sunrise.
She was taken from her Beacon Hill residence while television cameras gathered outside.
She looked composed.
Almost offended.
As if she were the victim.
When detectives told her Leo was alive, her expression changed.
Only for a second.
But they saw it.
Fear.
Not guilt.
Fear.
"Did Julian tell you the boy would be involved?" the detective asked.
Elise remained silent.
"Did you authorize the poisoning?"
Nothing.
"Did you expect your father to die?"
Elise finally looked up.
"He was old."
The detective stared at her.
"He's your father."
Elise's face hardened.
"Everything was going to him."
The detective closed the file.
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"No. It was going to Leo."
That was the moment Elise realized she had lost.
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Chapter 12 - The Boy Who Wouldn't Give UpLeo remained unconscious for days.
Chapter 13 - The TrialThe trial became national news.
Chapter 14 - The VerdictThe jury deliberated for less than three hours.
Chapter 15 - Three Months LaterThree months later, the Sterling mansion was sold.
Chapter 16 - The New FortressOne afternoon, Arthur found Leo drawing.
Chapter 17 - The HeartArthur's own recovery took longer than expected.
