The seller was Dylan.
He had used an old copy of Ray’s registration, signed paperwork claiming he was authorized to handle the estate, and handed the buyer the keys while Kayla waited nearby for the money.
The cashier’s check had been issued to Dylan, who deposited it and transferred most of the funds to his sister that afternoon.
Priya filed the title objection immediately.
The buyer had acted in good faith, but he could not receive valid ownership from someone who never owned the Corvette. The car was placed on hold while the title company reviewed the fraudulent transfer.
When confronted, Dylan admitted Kayla had convinced him the vehicle belonged to Ray’s children. He thought I would be too devastated to challenge them.
“You watched your father put my name on that title,” I said. “You knew.”
The Corvette was recovered before the buyer made any modifications. Kayla and Dylan were ordered to return the full $58,000, including fees created by the invalid sale.
Ray’s car came home three weeks later.
I did not place it back beneath the old cover.
I drove it to the overlook where Ray and I had taken our first trip after the restoration was complete.
Kayla believed blood gave her the right to take what her father loved.
Dylan believed silence would protect him.
The title proved Ray had already chosen who would keep the keys.
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