Chapter 12 - The Mother-In-Law Tries To Buy Her Way Out

Trapped in steel handcuffs, Eleanor looked desperately at Clara, her voice dropping into a desperate, pleading tone.
“Clara, please... let’s be reasonable. We can split the portfolio fifty-fifty and keep this out of federal court,” Eleanor begged.
Clara laughed softly, looking at the woman who had hurled food and violence at her just twenty minutes prior.
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“When you slapped me and told me I should have paid the five thousand, did you think I would stay silent?” Clara asked.
Eleanor bit her trembling lip, realizing her wealth and social standing could no longer buy her a single second of mercy.
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