Chapter 8 - The House of CardsForty-eight hours later, the mansion in Great Falls was under federal receivership.
Connor walked through the empty rooms.
The marble floors reflected his silhouette.
The grand piano was silent.
The wine cellar was sealed.
Family photographs had been removed from the walls.
Everything he had used to prove he had won was now evidence against him.
A knock sounded.
Kenneth entered.
Connor laughed bitterly.
"You came to enjoy this?"
"No."
Kenneth placed a folder on the counter.
"I came with an offer."
Connor stared at him.
"What kind?"
"Confession. Full cooperation. Return every hidden asset."
"And prison?"
"Yes."
Connor's face hardened.
"How long?"
May you like
Kenneth looked him directly in the eyes.
"That depends on how honest you become."
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Chapter 9 - The ConfessionConnor spent the night alone.
Chapter 10 - The Trial BeginsThe federal courtroom was packed.
Chapter 11 - The SentenceThe judge sentenced Connor to federal prison.
Chapter 12 - The Woman Who SurvivedMonths passed.
Chapter 13 - A Different Kind of FamilyKirsten began volunteering at the hospital's pediatric recovery center.
Chapter 14 - Connor Behind BarsPrison changed Connor.
