Chapter 27 - The Trial
Michael pleaded not guilty at first.
Then bank records, security footage, cloud backups, and witness testimony destroyed his defense.
The wedding venue confirmed payments from Claire’s joint account.
The jeweler confirmed the loan tied to her insurance policy.
The bank proved the hidden account used her identity.
Vanessa testified that Michael represented himself as divorced.
Thomas described the fake investment.
Robert described the investigator’s findings.
Claire testified last.
She did not speak about revenge.
She explained how Michael used trust as access.
He knew her passwords because they were married.
He knew her signature because they bought a home together.
He knew when she was vulnerable because he attended medical appointments.
Every intimate fact became a tool.
The jury convicted him on the major financial charges.
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Michael finally looked at Claire when the verdict was read.
She looked down at Ethan’s photograph in her hand.
