Chapter 3: The Secret Hidden in Eleanor's Study
Chapter 3: The Secret Hidden in Eleanor's Study
Eleanor survived emergency surgery but remained unconscious.
That evening, Arthur entered his mother's private study for the first time in years.
On her desk lay a sealed envelope addressed in Eleanor's handwriting.
For Arthur—Open only if something happens to me.
His hands trembled as he unfolded the letter.
My dear son,
If you are reading this, then my greatest fear has come true.
Victoria doesn't love you. She loves what she believes she'll inherit.
Inside the safe behind my bookshelf are documents proving she has been working with my former financial adviser to steal company assets.
Please don't blame yourself. I kept silent because I hoped I was wrong.
Protect Lily. She sees more than adults realize.
Love always,
Mother
Arthur rushed to the hidden safe.
Inside were bank statements...
Forged signatures...
Emails...
And a recording from a hidden camera installed in the upstairs hallway.
He pressed play.
The video showed Victoria confronting Eleanor.
"I won't let you change your will!"
Eleanor calmly replied,
"You'll never receive a single dollar if you threaten my family."
Seconds later...
Victoria shoved her.
Arthur dropped into his chair.
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He hadn't just lost the woman he intended to marry.
He had nearly lost his mother to greed.
