Chapter 3 - Cedric Exposes The Dark Secret Hidden Inside The Letter
Cedric stepped forward from the mahogany wedding table, adjusting his gold-rimmed designer spectacles with a trembling hand.
“I recognize every single stroke of that pen,” Cedric announced to the stunned crowd of socialites and politicians.
“That was written by Eleanor Vance herself, just three days before her mysterious and untimely disappearance.”
Gasps rippled through the ballroom like rolling thunder as high-society guests whispered furiously among themselves.
Portia tried to stand up, her legs shaking violently beneath her tailored designer evening gown.
“He’s lying! That document is a forged fabrication created to ruin my reputation!” Portia shrieked desperately.
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Cedric ignored her outburst, pointing a steady finger directly at the signature at the bottom of the cream parchment.
“Look at the watermarked seal pressed into the paper, Portia. Only Eleanor’s personal notary possessed that stamp.”
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