Margaret did not attend the first meeting with investigators after the pendant was found.

Her attorney arranged a later interview, and she arrived with a written statement that acknowledged she had authorized the appraisal but denied intending to mislead police.

The investigation continued, focused on the conflicting statements and the documented chain of custody.

At home, however, a different reckoning had already begun.

Adam told her that she could no longer live in the main mansion.

He arranged a separate apartment she could afford and explained that access to Idan would depend on her respecting the boy and everyone caring for him.