“Helena Maddox, you are under arrest for conspiracy, obstruction, attempted financial exploitation of a minor, witness intimidation, and related charges.”

Her eyes flew to me.

“You recorded this.”

“No,” I said.

“You confessed on camera in a federal building.”

“I confessed nothing!”

Vance, standing near the wall, lifted one eyebrow.

“You offered to conceal evidence in exchange for legal action benefiting yourself.