The morning light revealed a cold and misty atmosphere outside.
David spent the early hours speaking with local authorities.
He handed over the security footage to the investigating officer.
While reviewing paperwork, David found a strange document in his desk.
It was a recent change to his life insurance policy draft.
The paperwork had been filled out in Elena's neat handwriting.
It named her as the primary beneficiary of his trust fund.
It also mentioned a massive payout in case of family tragedy.
David felt a chill run down his spine as he read.
Elena was not just indifferent to Lily's presence here.
She was actively trying to secure his entire personal wealth.
If Lily was out of the picture, Elena stood to gain everything.
David called his financial officer to freeze all shared accounts.
Agent: Mr. Miller, how can I assist you today?
David: Freeze all transfers out of my primary estate account.
Agent: Has there been suspicious activity reported?
David: Yes, freeze everything effective right now.
Agent: The accounts are now locked per your request.
David closed the laptop and took a deep, steadying breath.
The front door bell rang sharply throughout the empty house.
David walked down the hallway with firm, steady footsteps.
He pulled the front door open to reveal Elena standing there.
She brought along a well-dressed man holding a briefcase.
Elena: David, we need to talk like rational adults.
David: You are not allowed inside this house anymore.
Lawyer: Mr. Miller, I represent your wife in this matter.
David: She is no longer welcome on my property.
Lawyer: We are here to discuss a fair settlement agreement.
David: There will be no settlement discussed on my porch.
Elena: You can't just throw me out without anything!
David: The police have the video, Elena.
Elena's face went completely pale at those specific words.
She took a half step back toward her legal representative.
Elena: What video are you talking about?
David: The camera in the upper balcony hallway.
Elena: That camera was supposed to be turned off!
David caught the slip of her tongue immediately.
The lawyer looked over at Elena with a frown.
Lawyer: Mrs. Miller, we should discuss this in private.
David: Leave before I call the sheriff to remove you.
Elena turned around and walked briskly down the driveway.
David closed the door and locked the heavy bolt again.
He had exposed her lies, but the fight was not over.