Chapter 2 - The Nursery Betrayal
The camera angle was high, hidden subtly near the air vent. The timestamp read 3:15 PM that very afternoon.
On the screen, the nursery door swung open. Natalie Vale, clad in a sleek blush-pink satin dress, stepped into the room. She ran her fingers arrogantly over the polished railing of the imported wooden crib. Seconds later, Grant himself appeared on the screen, wearing his dark navy suit.
On the phone speaker, the audio played back with terrifying clarity despite the quiet rain outside.
“What happens when the baby comes, Grant?” Natalie’s soft, demanding voice echoed in the empty kitchen. “You promised me this mansion would be ours by autumn.”
On the screen, Grant reached out, taking Natalie’s waist and pulling her close, right beside the empty baby crib.
“I need time to handle things correctly, Natalie,” Grant’s recorded voice replied, cold and calculating. “Claire’s pregnancy is complicated. The doctors said any severe emotional stress could compromise her health. Once the baby is born, I’ll initiate the divorce proceedings. The prenuptial agreement covers the trust fund, but the house stays with me.”
In the present moment, standing in his empty kitchen, Grant stared at his phone screen as his face drained of all color.
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“She saw everything...” Grant whispered into the silence of his luxury home.
👉 Read PART 3 to discover how Claire stumbled upon the hidden camera feeds!
