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CHAPTER HUNDRED AND FORTY-FIVE
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Love in the Shadows of Legacy CHAPTER HUNDRED AND FORTY-SIX
Alexander's POVThree days after Victor's arrest I sat in my office reviewing the formal charges filed against him while trying to feel something other than empty relief.Attempted assault, criminal stalking, corporate espionage, conspiracy to commit murder, criminal trespass, and harassment.The charges were extensive and Detective Chen assured me the prosecution had an airtight case thanks to Sophia's testimony and the evidence Victor had essentially gift-wrapped by carrying that manifesto into the wedding venue."He's looking at minimum fifteen years, possibly twenty-five depending on how the conspiracy charges stick." Marcus Sterling reviewed the legal documents across from me. "The district attorney wants to make an example of him given the high-profile nature of the case.""Good." The word felt hollow because I'd expected to feel triumph at Victor's downfall but instead just felt tired. "When's the arraignment?""Tomorrow morning. He's being held without bail at Miami-Dade deten
Love in the Shadows of Legacy CHAPTER HUNDRED AND FORTY-FIVE
Lily's POVI sat fifteen miles away from the botanical gardens in the safe house watching security feeds on multiple monitors while my fake wedding ceremony played out with strangers wearing our faces.Maya stood beside me coordinating with Detective Chen's team through an encrypted radio while I clutched Alexander's hand so tightly my knuckles were white."Unidentified individual in catering uniform approaching service entrance." Detective Chen's voice came through the speakers calm and professional. "All units prepare to intercept on my signal."On the monitor I watched someone wearing kitchen staff clothing carry a large insulated bag toward the back entrance of the venue where my fake ceremony was happening."Can you get a better angle on their face?" I leaned closer to the screen trying to see details through the grainy security footage.Maya adjusted camera feeds and suddenly the person looked up briefly before entering the service door.Victor Walter's face appeared clearly on
Love in the Shadows of Legacy CHAPTER HUNDRED AND FORTY-FOUR
Alexander's POVThe morning of the fake wedding arrived with unseasonably dark clouds that felt ominous as I sat in a surveillance van two miles from the botanical gardens watching security feeds.Detective Chen coordinated her team from the command center while I monitored multiple camera angles showing the orchid room being transformed into a wedding venue that would never host the actual ceremony."Florists are finishing setup now." Detective Chen pointed to feeds showing officers disguised as workers arranging flowers. "Everything looks exactly as it should for a two PM ceremony.""And the body doubles?" I watched a feed showing someone who looked remarkably like me from a distance being fitted with a microphone."They're professionals who've done this for witness protection. From more than twenty feet away, Victor won't be able to tell the difference." Detective Chen pulled up another feed. "Lily's double is already in the bridal suite getting ready."I felt sick watching a stra
Love in the Shadows of Legacy CHAPTER HUNDRED AND FORTY-THREE
Lily's POVThe public wedding announcement went out Saturday morning and within hours my phone exploded with congratulatory messages from people who had no idea they were celebrating a police trap.I sat in the safe house reading texts from board members and business associates offering best wishes while knowing the wedding they were excited about would never actually happen."This feels wrong." I showed Alexander a particularly sweet message from Janet about how happy she was for us. "These people genuinely care and we're lying to them.""We're protecting them." Alexander sat beside me reviewing security protocols for the fake ceremony. "If they knew the truth, they might accidentally reveal it and compromise the operation.""Or they might decide not to come and Victor would notice the guest list changing." I set down my phone. "Either way, we're using people we care about as unknowing participants in a police operation."Catherine arrived at the safe house midday to help coordinate
Love in the Shadows of Legacy CHAPTER HUNDRED AND FORTY-TWO
Alexander's POVWednesday morning I sat in an emergency meeting with Miami PD's detective unit while they reviewed Sophia's statement about Victor's wedding plans.Detective Sarah Chen spread crime scene photos and surveillance reports across the conference table showing Victor's escalating behavior over the past month."Miss Martinez's testimony is credible and corroborates what we've observed independently." Detective Chen pointed to photos of Victor meeting with known criminals. "He's been meeting with people who specialize in making problems disappear permanently.""So arrest him." I kept my voice controlled despite the fury burning through me. "You have testimony, surveillance, and a clear threat against Lily's life.""We have circumstantial evidence but nothing concrete enough for an arrest warrant that will stick." Detective Chen looked apologetic. "Victor's been careful to maintain plausible deniability. He meets with these people but we can't prove what they're discussing.""
Love in the Shadows of Legacy CHAPTER HUNDRED AMD FORTY-ONE
Lily's POVMonday morning I was drinking coffee in the safe house kitchen while Maya monitored security feeds when my phone rang from an unknown number.I almost didn't answer but something made me pick up."Lily? It's Sophia." Her voice was shaking in a way I'd never heard before. "Please don't hang up. I need to talk to you and it's urgent.""I have nothing to say to you." I started to end the call but she spoke quickly."Victor is planning something terrible for your wedding. Please, you need to listen to me." Genuine fear saturated every word. "I'm scared of what he's going to do and I can't let it happen even if you hate me."Maya looked up from her monitors alertly and I put the call on speaker."Why should I believe anything you say? You've been working with Victor for months." But my heart was racing because the fear in Sophia's voice sounded real."I was working with him but not anymore. He's become obsessed, unhinged." Sophia was crying now. "Lily, he's not just trying to st
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