Chapter 4 - The Empty Grave
Operating in complete secrecy, Eleanor hired a ruthless private investigator. While Richard attended a board meeting, the investigator secured a covert court order to exhume the infant's grave.
Eleanor stood in the pouring rain as the small casket was pulled from the earth. When the lid was pried open, Eleanor collapsed to her knees. There were no remains. The casket was filled with heavy river stones.
The investigator’s trail quickly unraveled the conspiracy. Eight years ago, Richard had heavily bribed the delivery doctor and Sarah—a former desperate nurse—to fake the baby’s death. Richard wanted sole control of Eleanor's empire, knowing a blood heir would complicate his eventual takeover.
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Cliffhanger: Eleanor’s phone buzzed. It was a text from Richard: "Did you really think you could dig up the past without me knowing? Your accounts are frozen. You aren't leaving."
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