Chapter 7 - INTO THE LION'S DEN

The DNA results forced the CPS to leave Lily in Daniel’s temporary custody, pending a formal court hearing. However, Victoria and Marcus weren't finished. Desperate to protect themselves from kidnapping and forgery charges, they launched a smear campaign in the media, painting Daniel as an unstable billionaire who bought a child to cope with his grief.
Daniel knew defense wasn't enough. He needed to go on the offensive.
Leaving Lily under the heavy security of Sam’s team and Mrs. Higgins, Daniel drove to the upstate villa of Dr. Aris.
Breaking into the retired doctor's home, Daniel confronted the old man. Dr. Aris, frail and consumed by guilt, broke down weeping within minutes. He confessed to everything on a hidden recording device Daniel carried. He admitted that Emma was forced to sign away her rights under duress and that Victoria Whitmore had threatened her life.
May you like
"I still have the original hospital records," Dr. Aris sobbed, opening a floor safe. "I kept them as insurance. Please, don't let them kill me."
Daniel took the records. He now had the smoking gun.