Kristi’s encounter with Edwin on the plane seemed innocuous at first—a charming man lavishing affection on his companion, complete with a diamond necklace and sweet whispers. Yet, the next day, when Kristi met her mother’s new fiancé and realized he was the same man, she was thrust into a web of deceit.
At her mother’s home, Edwin charmed his way into their lives, showcasing his culinary skills and regaling them with tales of wealth. Kristi remained uneasy, especially when her mother dismissed her concerns about Edwin’s rapid courtship and dubious past. Her mother, glowing with happiness, was blinded by Edwin’s allure.
Determined to protect her mother, Kristi sought evidence of Edwin’s true nature. She recalled seeing Edwin with Isabella on the plane and managed to retrieve Isabella’s contact details. Meeting Isabella revealed Edwin’s pattern of deceit—he had asked Isabella for a large sum of money, claiming it was for an emergency.
Kristi and Isabella concocted a plan to expose Edwin. Disguised as a waitress, Kristi attended a staged meeting between Edwin and Isabella, where she swapped Edwin’s phone for a decoy. Although Kristi discovered troubling evidence on Edwin’s real phone, it wasn’t enough to expose him completely.
When Edwin confronted Kristi in the restroom, demanding his phone back, a tense confrontation ensued. Despite Kristi’s intentions, the situation escalated, leading to her arrest. Her mother, distressed by Kristi’s actions, ended their relationship, leaving Kristi feeling isolated and regretful.
Undeterred, Kristi and Isabella worked together to warn Edwin’s other victims by accessing his dating profile. Their efforts culminated in a dramatic showdown at the wedding. As Edwin stood at the altar, women he had scammed confronted him, turning the ceremony into chaos. The police intervened, and Edwin was taken away, his schemes unraveling in public disgrace.
Kristi watched as her mother, devastated and stubborn, departed without acknowledging the truth. Though Kristi’s actions strained their relationship, she remained hopeful that, in time, her mother would come to see the reality of Edwin’s deception. For now, Kristi took solace in knowing she had fought to protect her family from a dangerous con artist.