Chapter 17 - An Unexpected Letter Arrives From State Prison
Two years later, on a quiet afternoon while little Eleanor played on the manicured lawn, a certified letter arrived from the Illinois Department of Corrections. David opened the letter in his study, finding a typed petition for early parole filed by Evelyn’s new legal team.
The petition claimed that Evelyn had undergone psychological rehabilitation and was requesting a reduced sentence due to health concerns. Attached to the filing was a personal handwritten note from Evelyn addressed directly to David and Elena.
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“David, I know you hate me, but there is one final secret about your family’s corporate trust that I never told you,” the note read. “If you don't support my parole, that secret will be released to the press next month.”
David’s eyes narrowed as he read the threat, feeling a familiar wave of cold resolve wash over his chest.
