Chapter 14 - Genevieve's Choice
Genevieve returned the jewelry.
She returned the gifts.
She gave investigators every message she had.
She admitted she had suspected Julian was hiding something.
She had chosen not to ask.
That choice had consequences.
But she also testified against Victor.
Her testimony helped expose the financial manipulation.
Eleanor never became her friend.
But she didn't destroy her either.
One afternoon, Genevieve met Eleanor outside the courthouse.
“I am sorry.”
Eleanor nodded.
“I know.”
“I should have walked away.”
“Yes.”
Genevieve swallowed.
“I was selfish.”
“Yes.”
“But I never knew he planned to take your daughter's future.”
“I believe you.”
Genevieve looked surprised.
Eleanor continued:
“That doesn't make what happened okay.”
“I know.”
They parted without another word.
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Sometimes closure didn't require friendship.
It required truth.
