He understood the circumstances almost immediately.
“Do not allow any verbal negotiation,” he told her. “Have security provide video, plates, and names. Tomorrow morning we’ll change access and send a formal notice.”
Evelyn’s answer was immediate.
“Today,” Evelyn answered. “Not tomorrow.”
Through the call from Aspen came overlapping arguments and the sounds of approaching police sirens.
Arthur Blake insisted that his new son-in-law had granted permission.
Denise maintained that their arrival was simply “a family move.”
Megan complained that her rental lease had ended.
Another cousin argued that the estate had unused rooms and “no one would notice.”
But the officers noticed plenty.
They examined the unauthorized copies of the keys.
They also paid attention to the writing on the moving cartons.
Several were marked “library,” “master bedroom,” “office,” and “guest wing.”
When Peter forwarded photographs to Evelyn’s phone, she felt another wave of disappointment.
The evidence showed that Claire’s relatives had plans extending far beyond a temporary stay.
