Chapter 9: The Digital Trail**
The photos on Leo’s tablet were slightly blurry, but entirely legible. They showed detailed spreadsheets detailing the systematic funneling of money from Claire Vance’s estate into offshore accounts, followed by the steady drain of Elena’s personal trust fund.
More damning was a photograph of a handwritten schedule with dosages, dates, and recorded behavioral observations:
* *March 12: E experiencing mild tremors. Memory lapse confirmed regarding morning schedule.*
* *April 4: Dr. Collins visit completed. Doctor suspects early-onset neurodegenerative disorder.*
Mark hadn’t just poisoned her; he had clinically documented her decline to construct an ironclad medical history that would shield him from suspicion when her heart eventually stopped.
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Elena forwarded the images directly to Detective Diaz. The paper trail was no longer circumstantial; it was a meticulous confession written in Mark's own handwriting.
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