Later that afternoon, Richard sat in his home office with his lawyer, Arthur.
Arthur was a seasoned family attorney who had represented Richard for over fifteen years.
He reviewed the audio recording and the footage from the hallway camera carefully.
Arthur: This audio tape provides clear evidence of verbal hostility and intent.
Richard: I want her completely removed from my trust fund and my accounts.
Arthur: We can file an emergency protective order for Lily immediately.
Richard: I also want a full forensic audit of our joint bank records.
Arthur opened his leather briefcase and pulled out several thick paper folders.
Arthur: I actually started looking into her recent bank activity yesterday afternoon.
Richard: Did you find something unusual with her spending habits?
Arthur: Evelyn transferred fifty thousand dollars to an offshore account last week.
Richard leaned forward in his chair, his eyes narrowing in surprise.
Richard: Where did she send that money without my authorization?
Arthur: It was sent to a shell company registered under her brother's name.
Richard rubbed his temples as the full scope of her plan became clear.
Richard: She was planning to drain our accounts and leave the country.
Arthur: Exactly, and she was using your daughter to cause a distraction.
Richard felt a cold shudder run down his spine at the realization.
Richard: She tried to hurt Lily to make me fight her emotionally.
Arthur: While you were distracted by domestic disputes, she would move assets.
Richard: Freeze every single shared account before she can move more cash.
Arthur: I have already sent the legal order to your primary bank teller.
Richard stood up from his desk and looked out the window at the garden.
Richard: Make sure she faces full criminal charges for child endangerment too.
Arthur: The police report has been filed, and an arrest warrant is pending.
Richard turned back to his attorney with a firm, determined expression.
Richard: Let's finish this today so my daughter can finally rest easy.