Chapter 9 - Martha Confesses Her Long-Kept Protective Secret
Martha reached out, clutching the sleeve of Jason’s jacket with desperate, trembling fingers.
“They weren't my family's heirlooms to steal, Jason; my brother gave them to me to keep me safe from Richard,” Martha explained.
“Your brother was a thief and a gambler who embezzled from the company trusts,” Richard countered angrily.
“He was protecting me from your abusive father!” Martha shouted back with sudden, fierce courage.
Jason stepped between them, holding up his hands to halt the escalating shouting match.
“Stop it! Both of you, just stop shouting!” Jason commanded, his voice echoing off the high ceiling.
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The dining room fell into a heavy, tense silence as everyone waited for his next move.
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Chapter 14 - Emily Realizes Her Leverage Has Completely Vanished
Chapter 15 - Mother And Son Drive Away Toward A New Beginning
