Chapter 10 - THE NIGHT CATHERINE LOST EVERYTHING
The investigation into the children's medical foundation accelerated.
Financial records revealed that millions of dollars had been diverted through false invoices and shell companies.
Several board members were questioned.
Richard Voss became a central figure.
Catherine's role was smaller but still significant.
Investigators found evidence that she had coordinated the public incident involving Diane to distract Ravi during a sensitive meeting.
The plan had been crude.
But it had succeeded in creating chaos.
Catherine was questioned.
She initially denied everything.
Then investigators showed her messages to Leonard Pike.
Her face went pale.
She admitted paying Diane to kiss Ravi.
She claimed she had wanted only revenge.
But additional messages showed she had known the incident would interrupt Ravi's conversation with a financial investigator.
The evidence became part of the broader case.
Richard Voss was arrested on charges connected to financial fraud.
Other participants faced proceedings.
Catherine's reputation collapsed.
Her friends stopped calling.
Invitations disappeared.
And the wealthy social circle she had once controlled began treating her as an embarrassment.
One afternoon, Catherine encountered Diane outside a courthouse.
She stared at her.
"This is your fault."
Diane looked surprised.
"My fault?"
Catherine's eyes filled.
"If you hadn't kissed him—"
Diane interrupted.
"You paid me to do it."
Catherine looked away.
Diane continued.
"You wanted someone else to suffer because you were embarrassed."
For a moment, Catherine said nothing.
Then Diane added:
"I made a mistake. But I'm taking responsibility for mine."
She walked away.
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Catherine remained standing on the courthouse steps.
For the first time, she had no one left to blame.
