From entering, to planting the recorder, to the conversation, and then threatening the victim—goading her into calling the police herself, all while exercising enough restraint to not cause any real harm.
Even if she were caught, the worst she'd get would be a verbal warning and an administrative penalty. No jail time.
She also understood copyright law, hitting her opponent right where it hurt.
The entire process was seamless. Sean Hughes would never believe it if she said she hadn't prepared beforehand.
"Yes, and she was the one who told me the passcode for the apartment door. She said I could come over anytime.
Oh, right. The fruit knife is hers, too. When I came over, I didn't bring anything except my notebook and the recorder." Laura Sherman shot Wanda Sherman a grin. Wanda couldn't even accuse her of trespassing now; after all, she had been the one to grant her permission to come over anytime.
