7 Chapter 7
In less than an hour, major news outlets began their reports:
“What do you mean?”
“A confession in your own words. How wonderful. I’ve already sent these recordings to
several major news outlets and the FBI.”
Ethan nearly lost his balance, his expression changing in an instant.
I just felt disgusted and shoved him away forcefully.
He reverted to his usual gentle demeanor, taking my hand to coax me.
Victoria frantically snatched my phone, discovering that I had indeed sent a large number
of audio files to various news stations and law enforcement agencies.
As I left, Ethan grabbed me, begging desperately.
“When disaster struck, they turned on each other instantly.”
Victoria shoved Ethan frantically. “You useless piece of trash! Weren’t those things supposed to be well hidden? How did they get found! Didn’t you say Sophia trusted you
the most, that she loved you the most?”
After the news broke, I recorded their dog-eat-dog argument and sent that to the media,
too.
Too bad I recorded all of it.
“Victoria Stone’s Business Fraud Scandal Exposed”
“Scumbags like that belong in prison.”
My parents’ lawyer, Mr. Chen, walked in and handed them a court summons.
My lawyer sent them all the evidence we had.
The scandal was all over every major TV network, and online forums exploded with discussion:
I struggled free from their grasp and pointed to the hidden recording device. “I suggest you take a look at this.”
“Inside Carter Design Inc.: Adultery and Murder for Profit”
“So terrifying. Imagine sleeping next to a murderer and not even knowing it.”
I pulled out my phone and played the recording from just moments ago.
I met Ethan when I was eight. Now, everything was gone, everyone had changed.
“You’re blaming *me* now? I did all of this for you! Didn’t you promise you’d take the fall if we got caught?”
“I have nothing to explain. My lawyer will make everything clear to you.”
All those years had been nothing but a dream. Now that I was awake, I had lost everything.
“Babe, we were just kidding around. Didn’t we agree to just be acting before you started recording? Hurry up and tell everyone it’s fake.”
“Shocking! Renowned Architect Ethan Walsh a Murder Suspect”
“I expect you both in court on the specified date to face investigation for asset theft, illegal property transfer, and attempted murder. I will defend my client’s rights to the full extent of the law.”
“No! It’s not like that!” Victoria panicked. “I’m the real victim here! Everything I have, I obtained legally! Don’t you dare slander me!”
Sitting in the car, my face was a blank mask. My heart felt as dead and cold as ashes.
