It was Richard.
I immediately contacted Mr. Wilson, and together we went to the police.
Investigators confirmed that Richard was already under suspicion, but they were still trying to identify his accomplices.
Meanwhile, Daniel and Sarah were preparing to transfer almost their entire savings as a down payment.
I begged my son to reconsider.
“Daniel, please don’t buy that house!”
“Mom, this is our chance! Why can’t you be happy for us?”
He wouldn’t listen.
Terrified that Richard would take everything, I made a desperate decision.
Since the savings account was legally in my name, I transferred all $186,000 into a separate account.
I knew I was betraying their trust, but I couldn’t bear to watch them lose seven years of hard work.
Then, after speaking with investigators, I traveled to the luxury resort where Richard had arranged to meet me.
I wanted him to believe I still had money and was interested in completing our property deal.