They talked for another hour discussing the details of the strategy. Roth agreed to represent Emily and all the victim families. The fees were not low, but the result would be worth it.
Leaving the lawyer’s office, Emily felt relieved. The plan was in motion. She had allies, and the evidence was gathered. All that was left was to wait for her husband’s return and put an end to this story.
On her way home, she stopped by the bank and checked the status of their joint accounts. As she expected, large sums of money had been withdrawn. Ethan was preparing to flee.
But in her personal account opened before she got married was the money she had saved over years of working as a doctor. It was enough for the lawyer and expenses for the next few months.
At home, Emily made herself a chamomile tea and sat down to analyze the information.
The detective Castle had already sent her preliminary data on Pamela Serrano. He discovered that the woman was married to Victor Serrano, a construction engineer. They lived in a small apartment on the outskirts of Queens. They had debts, a modest income. Victor had no idea about his wife’s activities.
Another deceived spouse, Emily thought.