Two days later, David sat inside the corporate legal office downtown.
The family attorney placed a thick stack of papers on table.
Attorney Vance: We discovered massive financial discrepancies in the trust account.
David leaned forward across the dark mahogany executive conference table.
David: How much money did Victoria take from Clara's legal inheritance?
Attorney Vance: Over two million dollars was transferred to offshore bank accounts.
Clara sat next to David with a hand resting on her knees.
Clara: She was draining our mother's trust fund for whole years?
Attorney Vance: Exactly, and she used forged signatures on official documents.
Clara felt a fresh wave of deep emotional pain inside her.
Clara: That is why she panicked when I asked for audit!
David: She tried to harm you to cover up her crimes.
Attorney Vance: The district attorney is filing full felony charges this afternoon.
The lawyer pushed a set of recovered recovery papers toward Clara.
Attorney Vance: We can freeze all corporate assets managed by Victoria immediately.
Clara: I never wanted my sister to end up in prison.
David: She chose this path through her own greed and pride.
Clara: What happens to the family house and the land now?
Attorney Vance: The court will grant you full ownership of the estate.
David reached over and squeezed Clara's cold hand with warmth.
David: You can finally feel safe inside your own home again.
Clara: It will take time to heal from such a betrayal.
David: We will take every step forward together, one day at time.
The lawyer nodded gently as he filed the final legal motion.
Attorney Vance: Justice is finally working in your favor, Mrs. Sterling.
Clara looked out the high office window at Dallas skyline.
The heavy weight on her chest was beginning to lift away.
She knew the truth was finally out in open light.
Clara: Let us finish signing these papers and go back home.
David: Whatever you need, my love, I am right behind you.