Part 4: The Final Audit
The color completely drained from Arthur’s face as the lead federal investigator stepped forward, pulling a certified warrant from his coat.
“Arthur Vance,” the agent announced, his voice echoing across the silent boardroom. “You are under federal arrest for corporate fraud, obstruction of justice, and grand larceny involving federal medical research grants.”
Arthur staggered backward, looking desperately at his team of high-priced attorneys, but every single one of them was already closing their laptops and stepping away from the table, unwilling to anchor themselves to a sinking ship.
“He tricked me!” Arthur shrieked as the steel handcuffs clicked firmly around his wrists. “He played the weak old man in a hospital to trap me!”
“He didn’t trap you, Arthur,” I said, stepping closer and looking him directly in the eye. “He simply waited for someone who saw him as a human being instead of a payout. You spent thirty years taking everything from him, but in the end, his integrity was the one thing you couldn’t steal.”
As the agents led Arthur away in front of the board, I picked up the leather journal from the old green backpack, holding it close to my chest. Edward had spent seven days as my husband, but he had spent a lifetime making sure justice would eventually prevail.
To see how Grace uses Edward’s legacy to change lives forever, continue reading below for the final part...
