Once I understood what was happening, I was able to pretend continued confusion while working with my attorney, James Morrison, to prepare countermeasures. The will that Evelyn expects to inherit under is genuine—I did sign it, and it does leave her the majority of my estate. However, that will includes specific provisions that will be triggered if certain conditions are met.The evidence you’ve found today will be sufficient to prove undue influence and fraud in any legal proceeding. But more importantly, I’ve prepared a secondary will that reflects my actual wishes and that will supersede the compromised document once the fraud is exposed.
James Morrison is aware of all these arrangements and will guide you through the process. Trust him completely—he’s been my friend for thirty years and understands exactly what needs to happen.
Remember that justice sometimes requires patience. Let Evelyn reveal the full scope of her deception before you act. The more she commits to her fraudulent story, the more difficult it will be for her to escape the consequences.Your loving father, Charles*
The systematic approach that had characterized my father’s business success was evident in every aspect of his counterplan. He had not only gathered evidence of the conspiracy against him, but he had allowed it to proceed to a point where the perpetrators would be fully committed to their deception before revealing that he had been aware of their activities all along.
I immediately called James Morrison’s office, using the private number that my father had provided in his instructions. The conversation that followed confirmed everything that the documents had revealed and provided additional details that made the situation even more complex than I had realized.
