The crowd erupted into frantic murmurs.

Ava realized her joke was ruined—but she had no idea Lisa had brought a black folder full of dangerous evidence.

PART 3

The black folder looked entirely ordinary, but when Zachary set it on the central table, the guests understood this had become a public trial.

“What do you think you’re doing, Zachary?” Ava demanded.

“I’m doing what should have been done years ago,” Zachary stated firmly.

Easton handed Lisa a wireless microphone, and the crowd waited in absolute suspense.