Chapter 8 - The Shadow Investor
David stared at the ledger entries, his skin turning as pale as bleached bone.
"That wasn't for a photo studio, Clara," David whispered, his voice shaking with sudden dread.
"Vanessa told me that money was going toward our mother's medical care in Switzerland."
Clara let out a bitter, mocking laugh that echoed through the quiet house.
"She played you for a fool, David. She used your money to rent the studio where she assaulted our daughter."
David dropped to his knees on the hardwood floor, burying his face in his hands as tears broke through his composure.
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"I'll destroy her," David growled through his teeth. "I'll take everything my sister owns."
"You won't have to," Clara said, turning toward the stairs. "I've already filed for emergency asset freezing."
