Chapter 8 - Victoria Reveals Her True Plan For The Sterling Estate
Eleanor looked into the face of the woman her son had married four years ago, seeing the ruthless monster hidden behind high-society charm.
“Julian will never forgive you for this, Victoria. He loves this family, and he loves this land,” Eleanor said, her voice shaking with rage.
Victoria laughed softly, a low, melodic sound that chilled Maria to her very soul as she stood near the broken bookshelf in the corner.
“Julian is a naive romantic, Eleanor. He thinks hard work and logistics built this empire... he has no idea how power actually works.”
“By the time Julian’s plane lands tomorrow morning, your signature will be verified on the deed transfer to Vance Global Enterprises.”
“And as for you? You’ll be comfortably settled in a high-security private care facility in upstate New York, where no one will ever hear you speak.”
Maria’s hand crept under the couch cushion behind Victoria’s back, her fingers touching the crisp, yellowed paper of the hidden envelope.
She knew if Victoria found this document tonight, Eleanor’s life and Julian’s entire corporate empire would be lost forever to Vance Global.
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Suddenly, the roaring headlights of a heavy vehicle swept across the coach house windows, bright white beams cutting through the heavy rain.
The low, familiar rumble of Julian’s V8 engine echoed across the driveway as the black SUV screeched to a halt right behind Victoria’s car.
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