Chapter 5 - THE VIPER'S NEST
Vanessa poured herself a generous glass of scotch, her hands shaking. She had spent two years manipulating Ethan's grief, positioning herself as the perfect stepmother to Noah and the ideal corporate partner for Caldwell Industries. She was days away from securing the marriage certificate that would guarantee her half his empire.
Her phone buzzed. I'm in the house. North wing. Where is she?
Vanessa texted back quickly: Guest suite on the second floor. Make it look like a suicide. The disgraced maid couldn't handle the pressure. She smiled, taking a sip of the amber liquid. Clara had always been weak. Tonight, the ghost would be put to rest permanently.
