I took a deep breath, steadying myself. “Allison, I had to protect myself. After I realized what Kyle had done, I reported the theft to the authorities. The bank traced the transactions back to his account. They were waiting for me to give the signal.”

Kyle sputtered, his eyes wide with disbelief. “You set me up? You called the cops on your own family?”My voice was firm, unyielding. “You left me no choice, Kyle. That money was my future, my livelihood. You crossed a line that can’t be uncrossed.”As the officers handcuffed him, Kyle’s demeanor shifted from indignant to pleading. “This is all a misunderstanding. I was going to make us all rich!”“Save it for your lawyer,” the officer interrupted, steering Kyle towards the door.