Semua Bab Love in the Shadows of Legacy: Bab 141 - Bab 146

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.""

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

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