Chapter 6 - Uncovering The Dark Past Behind The Emerald Robe
As the federal marshals escorted the sobbing woman toward the waiting black SUVs outside, Christopher remained in the quiet parlor.
He walked over to the framed American flag hanging on the cream wall, straightening its wooden border with a steady hand.
Clara began sweeping up the shattered porcelain pieces, her movements careful and deliberate in the heavy silence.
“You can stop cleaning for tonight, Clara... take the rest of the week off with full hazard pay,” Christopher instructed kindly.
“Thank you, sir... I just couldn't stand by and watch her poison you,” Clara replied, clutching her broom tightly.
Agent Miller returned from the foyer, holding a small leather-bound diary he had recovered from the master bedroom suite.
“We found this locked inside her vanity drawer... it details her entire background before she married into your family,” Miller said.
Christopher took the journal, walking slowly over to the fireplace to inspect the faded pages under the warm glow.
“Her name isn't even Victoria Vance... she’s the daughter of a convicted securities fraudster from Chicago,” Miller revealed.
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The revelation hit Christopher like a physical blow, exposing how thoroughly he had been deceived by a master manipulator.
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