"If convicted on all charges? Ten to fifteen years." Chen closed her file. "Though he'll probably try to plea bargain. Offer to cooperate, testify against any accomplices, in exchange for reduced time."
"He doesn't have accomplices. He did this alone."
"Are you sure about that?" Chen's gaze was penetrating. "What about Victoria Brooks? The recording suggests she was involved in planning the narrative, possibly in the financial fraud as well."
I thought about Victoria. About her knowing for a year. About her coaching Layla. About the recorded conversation where she orchestrated everything.
"I don't know," I admitted. "I thought I knew a lot of things that turned out to be lies."
"Well, we'll find out." Chen stood. "Thank you for coming in, Ms. Carter. We'll be in touch about testimony
