Chapter 9: The Woman in the Recording
Camilla watched the image until the screen dimmed.
Vanessa had told her that she had been deceived. She had claimed that Daniel had promised her a future built on lies.
But the photograph suggested something far more complicated.
Eight years ago, Vanessa had been standing beside Daniel before Elizabeth Caldwell's death.
Long before Camilla met him.
Long before the affair.
Long before the courtroom confrontation that had exposed the hidden key.
Camilla called her attorney.
“Have the investigators confirmed that the woman is Vanessa?””
“They have confirmed that the recording contains a woman whose appearance is consistent with her. They have not yet made a final identification.””
“But it's her.””
“It appears to be, yes. We need to establish the context of the recording.””
Camilla looked at the image again.
“Does Vanessa know about it?””
“I don't know. The investigators are arranging to interview her.””
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“Can I speak to her?””
“I strongly recommend that you allow the investigators to conduct their
