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The Blind Deposition

Words: 3058 · Source Novel:: The Framed Reflection

As the defamation case of *Carrington v. Drake* proceeds, retired prosecutor turned private inquiry agent Lena Soriano is hired by Drake’s defense, who claims he was sent the documents by a source known only as “Cassandra.” Lena’s investigation exposes the metadata of the leaked files: they were created on a device inside the Carringtons’ gated residence. Meanwhile, Elena continues her flawless online performance, even staging a “date night” with Matthew that trends nationwide. Lena interviews former household staff and discovers that Elena had unrestricted access to Matthew’s study and often managed his personal server. The digital footprint points to the wife, but the motive remains a void. Elena, sensing scrutiny, begins subtly manipulating live chats to construct an alibi, seeding the narrative that Matthew himself might be a monster.