Chapter 12 - THE NAME IN THE FILE Elena sat beside Arthur as they reviewed the documents.
One name appeared repeatedly.
Marcus Hale.
Arthur immediately recognized it.
His former financial adviser.
"Marcus disappeared from the company six years ago."
Elena frowned.
"Why?"
Arthur looked through the documents.
"He resigned."
"Wasn't that right before Victoria married you?"
Arthur stopped.
The room went silent.
The timeline was suddenly clear.
Marcus had access to Arthur's finances.
Victoria had ambition.
Someone had connected them.
Arthur felt a cold realization settle in his chest.
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Victoria may not have been the mastermind.
She may have been the weapon.
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Chapter 13 - THE TRUTH VICTORIA NEVER TOLD Arthur contacted federal investigators.
Chapter 14 - THE HUNT FOR MARCUS HALE Marcus had vanished.
Chapter 15 - THE LAST PIECE OF THE PUZZLE Marcus confessed.
Chapter 16 - JUSTICE The legal case moved quickly.
Chapter 17 - MAYA'S SECOND BIRTHDAY A year after the confrontation, the estate looked completely different.
Chapter 18 - THE LETTER That evening, after the guests had left, Elena returned to the kitchen.
