Chapter 7 - Daniel Hosts A Lavish Celebration At The Luxury Estate
By Friday night, the sprawling lakeside estate in Winnetka blazed with brilliant golden lights across every window.
Inside the grand ballroom, jazz music played softly while a select group of wealthy elite socialites mingled freely.
Daniel stood near the marble fireplace holding a crystal glass of expensive scotch, playing the role of the tragic host.
“It’s so hard being here without her,” Daniel sighed dramatically to a group of sympathetic corporate investors.
“You’ve been so strong through all of this, Daniel,” whispered a wealthy socialite, patting his arm consolingly.
Upstairs in the master suite, Rebecca slipped into Victoria’s walk-in closet, sliding open jewelry drawers with greedy glee.
She pulled out diamond necklaces and heirloom emerald rings, stuffing them effortlessly into a velvet pouch in her handbag.
She poured herself a glass of vintage champagne from the private bar, smiling at her reflection in the gilded vanity mirror.
“Soon, everything in this house will have my name on the title,” Rebecca whispered to herself, taking a slow sip.
Little did she know, hidden pinhole cameras installed years ago by corporate security were recording her every theft.
Miles away, Victoria watched the live feed from the bedroom on her laptop, her expression devoid of any human emotion.
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“She’s wearing my mother’s diamond tennis bracelet,” Victoria noted quietly, watching Rebecca admire her wrist in the glass.
“Let her enjoy the sparkle while she can,” Marcus replied, saving the security footage directly to an encrypted cloud vault.
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