Chapter 5 - The Paper TrailMark's intelligence network worked through the night. By tracking offshore shell companies registered in the Cayman Islands, Mark’s team uncovered a paper trail connecting Ethan’s father to a discreet two-million-dollar wire transfer sent to an entity owned by Dr. Ross’s wife—just three days before the psychiatric affidavit was signed.
The following morning, Victoria requested an emergency resumption of the conservatorship hearing.
Taking the witness stand, Dr. Ross appeared calm and smug, reiterating his professional opinion that Maya was mentally unfit.
"Dr. Ross," Victoria began softly, pacing front of the witness box. "Are you familiar with a company called Apex Horizon Holdings based in Grand Cayman?"
Dr. Ross blinked, his composure faltering. "I... I manage many investments. I cannot recall every entity."
"Allow me to refresh your memory," Victoria said, dropping a stack of bank ledgers onto the judge’s desk. "Two million dollars was transferred from Vance Global to Apex Horizon, and then directly into your personal account forty-eight hours ago. Is it standard practice for a psychiatrist to be paid two million dollars by the husband of a patient he is evaluating?"
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The courtroom erupted. The judge smashed his gavel, his face flushed with anger. "Dr. Ross, you are remanded into custody pending perjury and bribery charges! Petition for conservatorship is denied with prejudice!"
Ethan’s smile vanished completely.
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