"The mother-in-law ordered her to leave empty-handed. Then she pulled out the deed." The fight in the hallway
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Chapter 9 - The Missing Eight Hundred ThousandDaniel traced the Caldwell account.
The money had originally belonged to Robert.
It was intended for Serena.
But years earlier, Harold Pierce had created unauthorized documents that moved portions through several entities.
Beatrice's name appeared repeatedly.
The apparent forged signature opened a potential fraud investigation.
Lucas was stunned.
He confronted his mother.
She denied everything.
Then Lucas asked:
“Did you know who Serena was before I met her?”
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Beatrice answered too slowly.
That was when Lucas finally stopped defending her.
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Chapter 10 - The Recording Behind The DoorOne of Serena's new cameras captured Beatrice speaking to Harold Pierce on the back porch.
Chapter 11 - The Box In The AtticSerena remembered the box Beatrice had opened.
Chapter 12 - The Magnolia AccountDaniel searched.
Chapter 13 - Lucas Chose A SideLucas confronted Beatrice with the letter.
Chapter 14 - The Woman Who Stayed StandingWeeks passed.
Chapter 15 - Harold Pierce Came BackHarold contacted Serena.
