Chapter 8 - The Restoration of the Reeves Estate
Within forty-eight hours, the federal asset recovery court executed a complete restitution freeze on Arthur Vance’s personal estates.
The 2.4 million dollars in stolen royalties were returned directly to Jenny Reeves, along with full, unencumbered ownership of the commercial engineering patents.
I arranged for a specialized team of contractors and interior designers to completely renovate a sun-drenched, four-bedroom historic limestone home in Lincoln Park, directly across from the conservatory gardens and zoo.
On a warm Saturday morning, I pulled my SUV up outside the new home.
Jenny and Toby stepped out onto the sidewalk, looking at the blooming magnolia trees and the wide stone porch with wide, sparkling eyes.
"Marco..." Jenny whispered, her hand trembling as she looked at the brass key I placed into her palm. "This... this is too much. You gave me back my husband's legacy. You saved my son's life. How can I ever repay you?"
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"You don't owe me a thing, Jenny," I smiled, crouching down to high-five Toby, who was already running toward the front lawn to chase a butterfly. "Your husband built something brilliant to protect this city's skyline. I’m just making sure his family has a fortress of their own."
Jenny looked into my eyes, her cheeks flushing with soft, genuine warmth, and for the first time since I had met her, a radiant, beautiful smile broke across her face.
