Chapter 7 - The Paper Trail of ShellsDiane screamed as two female officers forced her hands behind her back, snapping steel handcuffs around her wrists!
Nathan tried to sprint toward the rear balcony stairs, but two federal marshals tackled him onto the hardwood floor, slamming his face against the floorboards!
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âNathan Mercer,â Investigator Pike declared, pulling a federal warrant from his jacket. âYou are under arrest for identity theft, grand felony fraud, bigamy, and wire fraud.â
Rebecca Lawson stepped onto the porch alongside county prosecutors, looking at Nathan lying in chains on the floor.
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Nathan glared up at Rebecca with pure, unbridled venom. âYou ruined everything!â
âYou ruined yourself six years ago, Nathan,â Rebecca replied with quiet, unshakeable dignity.
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Chapter 8 - Cracks in the Impostor's FacadeOver the next four months, the federal investigation uncovered the full scope of Nathan and Diane Mercerâs criminal syndicate.
Chapter 9 - The Handcuff VerdictThe final criminal trial concluded six months later at the Federal District Court.
Chapter 10 - A Legacy RestoredOne year after the phone call from the county clerk.
