Chapter 3: The Plan

Marcus called his lawyer first.
Then a child psychologist.
Then, quietly, a private investigator.
He said very little. Just enough.
Within days, he had everything he needed.
Medical records confirmed emotional distress.
Audio enhancements revealed Cassandra’s threats more clearly.
And the investigator uncovered something darker.
Cassandra had done this before.
Different city. Different man. Another child.
Same pattern.
Same cruelty.
Marcus leaned back in his chair, staring at the file.
This wasn’t just about Lily anymore.
This was about stopping a predator.
He made one final call.
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“Prepare everything,” he said calmly.
“I want it all exposed.”