**Chapter 7 — The Truth Behind Emily's Double Life**
The Birthday Surprise
Chapter 7 — The Secret Hidden Inside Emily's Car
The FBI agents immediately searched the driveway.
Mercer turned toward Emily.
"Where's your BMW?"
"In the garage."
"Don't touch it."
Within minutes, two forensic technicians arrived. They carefully photographed the vehicle before opening the passenger door.
Emily watched in confusion.
"I don't understand."
Mercer looked at her.
"Lucas called you tonight, didn't he?"
She nodded.
"He mentioned a second phone."
Mercer's expression hardened.
"Then that's exactly what we're looking for."
A technician slid his hand beneath the passenger seat.
Seconds later...
He pulled out a small black smartphone wrapped in black tape.
"No way..." Emily whispered.
Mercer carefully placed the phone into an evidence bag.
"This phone could contain everything we've been trying to find for over a year."
Ethan looked at Emily.
"You really didn't know it was there?"
She shook her head immediately.
"I swear."
Mercer handed the phone to a digital evidence specialist.
The technician connected it to a portable forensic device.
After several tense moments, the screen unlocked.
Thousands of encrypted files appeared.
Bank records.
Property transfers.
Private photographs.
Hidden chat applications.
Then...
A folder simply labeled:
HARRISON
Mercer slowly opened it.
Inside were dozens of files.
Family schedules.
Security codes.
Business contracts.
Copies of Ethan's passport.
Sophie's school information.
Even the floor plans of Harrison Manor.
Ethan felt a chill run down his spine.
"This wasn't just an affair."
Mercer quietly replied,
"No."
"Someone was preparing to destroy your entire life."
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