She Forced Me Out Of My Own Lake House—And Triggered A Reckoning

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By August, reality had apparently set in for Vanessa and her attorney. Her lawyer reached out to Mills about a plea deal, and Mills contacted Derek to discuss it with me first.

“What are they offering?” I asked when Derek called me with the news.

“Vanessa pleads guilty to criminal trespassing and fraud—reduced charges. She pays full restitution continue reading …