Chapter 2 - Victoria And Chase Panic As The Medical Gauze Slips

The heavy crystal chandelier above the mahogany dining table seemed to hum with a sudden, suffocating tension.
Victoria’s manicured fingers froze halfway to her wine glass as Richard’s cold, unblinking gaze locked onto her soul.
Chase pulled his hand away from Victoria’s as if he had just touched a burning hot stove burner.
“What... what did you just say?” Victoria stammered, her voice losing every ounce of its previous arrogance.
Richard didn't blink, his dark eye remaining fixed on them with terrifying, unyielding clarity.
“I said I can see every single disgusting detail of what you two have been doing behind my back,” Richard repeated slowly.
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Chase swallowed hard, his Adam’s apple bobbing nervously as he tried to regain his composure.
“You’re hallucinating from the pain medications, Richard; you’re still legally blind,” Chase forced a weak, nervous laugh.
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