Chapter 7 - Arthur Confronts Claire Over Her Cold Calculated Cruelty
Back at the mansion, Arthur confronted Claire in the opulent library surrounded by towering bookshelves of leather-bound volumes.
Claire sat rigidly in a velvet armchair, attempting to maintain an aura of aristocratic composure despite her trembling hands.
“How could you do something so monstrous, Claire? She was carrying my grandchild in her womb!” Arthur shouted angrily.
Claire scoffed lightly, lifting her chin with defensive arrogance as she stared down the aging patriarch.
“That child would have threatened my position and inheritance rights within this family estate, Arthur!” Claire snapped back.
“You traded human life for greed and power, proving you have the soul of a cold-blooded criminal,” Arthur replied bitterly.
“The police won't touch me; my family connections in Washington run deeper than you can possibly imagine,” Claire sneered.
Arthur let out a dry, humorless chuckle, pulling a flash drive from his pocket and tossing it onto the mahogany desk.
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“Those are copies of the federal search warrants and security footage currently being reviewed by U.S. Attorneys,” Arthur stated.
Claire stared at the flash drive in absolute horror as the armor of her elite status finally shattered completely.
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