Chapter 13 - The Real Mother Steps Forward From The Shadows
As Sarah’s car pulled away down the suburban street, Tom remained slumped on the hardwood floor of the empty foyer.
Elena looked down at him with utter disdain, her high heels clicking sharply against the polished wood as she paced.
“You thought you could bury me in the suburbs and pretend I didn't exist, didn't you, Tom?” Elena asked dangerously.
“What do you want, Elena? You got the trust fund, you got the money... just leave me in peace,” Tom groaned into his hands.
“Peace? I want everything you built, Tom. Every share of your brokerage firm, every property, and every cent,” Elena demanded.
Tom’s head shot up in shock, staring at her with wide, unbelieving eyes as the trap finally snapped shut around him.
“You can't do that! That’s corporate extortion! I’ll call the federal authorities and have you arrested!” Tom threatened weakly.
Elena smiled wickedly, pulling a digital recorder from her pocket and pressing play to broadcast a familiar audio clip.
It was Tom’s voice from nine years ago, explicitly agreeing to corporate embezzlement to fund their initial offshore accounts.
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“Try calling the feds, Tom... let’s see who goes to prison first,” Elena whispered, tossing the recorder onto his chest.
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