Page 38 of Just a Beta (Betas in Waiting)
“He and his wife had an open marriage, as she only wanted one child.I fell out of the opening.It has been verified several times.”
Duran nodded.“We have the test results here.”
The judge nodded.“The financial reports?”
Duran handed a wad of paperwork to the bailiff, and they waited.The judge looked grumpy.
He looked at Duran.“How much in total?”
“From what we have proof of, two point three million dollars.For the last three years, they have been withdrawing fifty thousand dollars a month from the trust.”
Emhara was stunned.
“Miss, what will you do with your new freedom?”
“Well, I will get a phone they can’t trace, and I have been kicking the idea of leaving the city.I don’t want to be where they can get me again, or I want to be able to defend myself, so I will take some classes.I want to find my life.I have been hiding for a very long time, and I now have people who are willing to help and who don’t have money as a motive.”
The judge looked at her.“You are sure?”
“Yes.I am in touch with my brother and father again, and they are eager to help.”
The judge winced.
“And I have a passing relationship with the book club, and they feel guilty for not paying attention when I tried to tell them what my situation was.I was only allowed out of the house when I didn’t look bruised, so I could only go out when I looked healthy.”
He nodded.“Right.Well, I will set aside the power of attorney.If you trust someone, I suggest you ask them if you could tap them for that position.Also, get a will and cut your sister out of it.That will help.”
She nodded.“Yes, sir.”
He smiled.“The prosecutor is eager to put your findings to work, and the civil suit has been filed, correct?”
Duran nodded.“Correct, your honour.”
“I would suggest that you find someone at your firm who isn’t as involved in her well-being as you are.”
She looked at the judge, but he was just an alpha.He smiled.“I have been doing this for a while, miss.Body language shows that he has more than a professional interest in you.”
Duran looked down at her and smiled with a shrug.“Nothing inappropriate has occurred, your honour.”
“Oh, I can see that, but it isn’t too far down the road.So, take steps now so she remains properly represented.”
“Of course, your honour.Cover has been arranged for the next steps.”
The judge smiled.“Good.Power of attorney is dissolved.The August pack is banned from inheriting, and the remaining issues are assigned to the appropriate courts.Congratulations, miss.You are on your own.The clerk will give you a document that you can use to take to your bank, and I would recommend that you move things to a new institution.”
“Yes, your honour.”
“Have a nice day, and tell Carlos that he is very lucky that you are still talking to him after he let you come to harm.”
They were ordered to stand with the judge, and the judge left.
Duran smiled.“Now, we talk to the prosecutor, and the civil filing is already done.So, after we speak with the prosecutor, we will go and get your funds moved to a more trustworthy bank.”
“Somewhere that doesn’t let Augusta move my money.”
“Yes.That.”
“We are going to go now; the office will keep an eye out for your paperwork.When it’s ready, a courier will bring it to us.”
