Chapter 2 – The Trap Was Never About the Fall
Chapter 2 – The Trap Was Never About the Fall
As investigators examined the staircase, Elena was carefully helped onto a stretcher.
The paramedic checked the baby's heartbeat.
A strong, steady rhythm filled the room.
"The baby is fine," he said.
Vanessa stared in disbelief.
"You... you're okay?"
Elena finally looked at her.
"I never said I wasn't."
Ruiz walked toward the grand staircase.
One investigator held up a tiny object.
"Camera recovered."
Hidden inside a decorative flower arrangement was a miniature security camera.
Vanessa's face turned white.
Ruiz smiled slightly.
"Last month someone tampered with every security camera in this house."
He paused.
"So Mrs. Brooks installed her own."
Vanessa shook her head violently.
"No... that's impossible."
Ruiz pressed play on a tablet.
Everyone watched.
The footage clearly showed Vanessa looking around to make sure no one was watching...
...before violently shoving Elena down the staircase.
Silence filled the mansion.
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The caretaker slowly stepped away from Vanessa.
"I... I believed you."
