Chapter 4 - Carter Realizes His Entire Scheme Has Completely Collapsed
Carter tried to shrink into the shadows behind a towering floral centerpiece, hoping against hope that Arthur wouldn't notice him.
“And you,” Arthur said slowly, turning his heavy gaze toward his son-in-law with venomous contempt.
Carter swallowed hard, his throat dry as sandpaper as he forced a weak, trembling smile across his lips.
“Arthur... Dad... let me explain, it was just a misunderstanding with the catering staff,” Carter babbled pathetically.
“You watched a woman strike your own daughter and granddaughter, and then you blamed them for it,” Arthur growled.
“I didn't know—” Carter started, but Arthur cut him off with a single devastating wave of his hand.
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“You knew every single thing you were doing, Carter; your greed was always louder than your loyalty,” Arthur interrupted coldly.
Sarah looked at her husband, the last lingering embers of her marriage completely extinguishing into cold, bitter ash.
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