Two months later, there was a new development in Victoria's case.
Daniel told me that by tracing international bank transfers, the police confirmed Victoria had indeed drained the company's accounts of a massive sum, totaling four million dollars.
Part of that money was startup capital Alexander Fashion had set aside for a new product line. The other part was from a loan he’d taken out, using his studio and home as collateral.
Victoria's scam was brilliant, in a twisted way.
First, she used Alexander's absolute trust in her to "offer" to help him manage the company's finances. At the time, he’d even bragged to a friend, "Victoria is such a good person. Not only is she talented, but she's so responsible. She's helping me carry the weight when I need it most."
Next, Victoria faked a series of documents for an overseas luxury investment project. She sold it to Alexander as a golden opportunity that could save the brand. The paperwork looked flawless, and Alexander was completely mesmerize
