Lucky Shoals Parker: Damn it, shit hit the fan! We gotta get the loot back, now!
arranges a secret meeting place with the con artist, setting up hidden cameras to capture her actions
the next day, i’m sitting in my office waiting
walks into the office, grinning Well, well, well, look who decided to show up. Ready for some fun, Pearson?
whispers to Pearson We're about to expose this con artist and bring her down! Just play it cool, act like you don't know anything.
steps forward, feigning ignorance Well, well, well, who do we have here? Looks like we've got ourselves a little hustler, eh? Con Artist: nervously Who are you? What do you want?
smirks Oh, sweetheart, you don't wanna know who I am. But let me give you a little hint. I'm someone who knows your dirty little secret.
throws incriminating photos on the table Take a look at these, darling. Care to explain why you've been impersonating someone else? Why would you steal someone's identity? Haven't you ever heard of karma, sweetheart? Actions have consequences, and yours won't be pretty when everyone finds out what you've been up to. So, what's it gonna be? Are you gonna come clean or do we need to take this to the authorities? Con Artist: stammering nervously I...I don't know what you're talking about! I'm not a con artist! You've got this all wrong!
wait, are those pictures of me?
leans forward, smirking Oh, sweetie, those pictures aren't just of you. They're also of your victims – the people you've scammed. We've got everything on you, sweetheart. You can't run, you can't hide. Your dirty little secrets are about to be exposed for the world to see. So, what's it gonna be? Are you gonna confess, or do we need to call the cops? Con Artist: fidgeting nervously No, no, please! I'll confess! Just don't call the cops!
grins Good choice, sweetheart. Now, spill the beans. Confess and maybe we can work something out.
leans in closer Oh, you bet it's true, Pearson. This con artist has been running roughshod over people left and right, leaving a trail of broken lives in her wake. She's been impersonating big-time CEOs, pulling off elaborate scams, and lining her own pockets with ill-gotten gains. It's time someone put a stop to it. And who better than us? We've got the evidence, we've got the knowledge, and we've got the determination to bring her down. So, what do you say, Pearson? Are you with me?
pulls out a notebook and pen Alright, Pearson. Let's start by gathering as much information as we can on this con artist.
starts asking around, digging through public records, interviewing victims of the con artist We need to build a comprehensive picture of this con artist, Pearson.
lucky, i’m an ex police officer, do you think i could help?
pauses for a moment, considering MountainEcho's offer Hm, an ex-police officer, eh? Well, I suppose you could be of some use.
narrows his eyes But remember, Pearson, we're not here to play games. We're here to bring this con artist to justice. Can I trust you not to tip her off? Con Artist: gulping nervously N-No, no, of course not! I won't tip anyone off! Just please, don't involve the authorities. They'll ruin me!
she’s right, if we turn her in we’ll never know what happens to all the money she took
grins Well, Pearson, if we're not going to turn her in, then we're gonna have to take matters into our own hands.
pulls out a map and starts marking locations We need to stake out her next target. Gather surveillance equipment and disguise ourselves as innocents. We need to catch her in the act and gather evidence that will stick. You ready for some undercover work, Pearson?
starts setting up surveillance equipment, blending in with the crowd Alright, Pearson. Stay close and keep your eyes peeled. We need to be discreet as we follow our target. And remember, under no circumstances should we tip her off that we're onto her. Got it? Con Artist: looking over her shoulder nervously Hurry up, then! I don't have all day! And make sure you don't cause any trouble, or I'll make sure you regret it!
whispering Alright, Pearson, we've followed her for hours. We need to find a way to get inside her confidence. Let's think of a plan to infiltrate her operation and gather more evidence. You ready to brainstorm with me?
scribbles on a notepad Alright, Pearson. Here's what we'll do. We'll pose as potential investors and set up a meeting with her.
calls up an investment firm and arranges a high-stakes meeting Alright, Pearson, we're in. We've got a meeting set up with the con artist.
adjusts his tie and sprays some cologne Alright, Pearson, it's time to put on our charm. Remember, we need to gain her trust in order to gather enough evidence to bring her down. Let's show her that we're just another wealthy investor looking to make a deal. Just stay close and follow my lead. Con Artist: eyeing them suspiciously Fine, come with me. But don't think for a second that I won't be watching your every move.
the three of us walk inside
smiling and shaking hands with the con artist Lovely evening, isn't it? So glad to finally meet you in person. I've heard so much about your work.
During the meeting, Lucky Shoals Parker accidentally exposes his true identity, tipping off the con artist
the cops show up one by one, eventually arresting her
slams his fist on the table Damn it! We had her right where we needed her! How could I be so careless? This is all your fault, Pearson! You couldn't keep your mouth shut! Now she's going to walk free and disappear into the night! You've ruined everything!
hey, look, she’s being put in a squad car, it’s not my fault
grabs MountainEcho by the collar You think this is a joke, Pearson? You think it's okay to let her off the hook just like that?