Kaelyn watched, stunned, as police handcuffed Asher. "What's going on?" Kaelyn demanded.
"Asher Reed, you're charged with embezzlement, forgery, and money laundering," an officer replied.
Vivian reappeared, a triumphant smile spreading.
"It's over," Vivian declared. "Justice has finally caught up."
Asher's desperate gaze met Kaelyn's.
"Kaelyn, don't believe her," Asher pleaded. "Vivian's manipulating you."
Vivian sneered. "Asher's lies won't save him now."
As police led Asher away, Kaelyn felt a chill. Who should she trust?
Kaelyn inserted Vivian's drive into her laptop, eyes scanning documents. Numbers blurred together, revealing shocking truth:
Reed Global's success built on deceit
Embezzled millions
Forged documents
Blood-stained investments
Kaelyn's world crumbled. Asher's empire, Vivian's secrets – all tainted.
Liam appeared, eyes wide.
"Kaelyn, what's happening?" Liam asked.
Kaelyn hesitated.
"Your father's been arrested," Kaelyn said gently.
Liam's face crumpled.
"Why?" Liam whispered.
Kaelyn's heart ached.
"For crimes he committed," Kaelyn replied.
Avery burst in, defiance blazing.
"This isn't over," Avery snarled, eyes locked on Vivian.
Vivian smiled coldly.
"It's just beginning," Vivian countered.
Kaelyn realized:
Vivian's secrets
Avery's anger
Liam's heartbreak
Asher's downfall
All intertwined, threatening destruction.