Chapter 7 - The Sister’s Betrayal Exposed
With Margaret in federal custody and Julian's family firm facing an immediate freeze on their assets, Evelyn found herself stripped of her luxury lifestyle within forty-eight hours.
Desperate to avoid financial ruin, Evelyn showed up at Clare’s private penthouse suite in the middle of a heavy rainstorm.
Evelyn stood at the door, her expensive hair drenched, sobbing uncontrollably. "Clare! Please... you have to help us! The bank is repossessing our apartment! Julian is threatening to divorce me!"
Clare opened the door, standing poised in a comfortable cream sweater, looking at her younger sister with calm, unyielding eyes.
"You took my dress, you took my fiancé, and you helped Mom steal my life's work, Evelyn," Clare said softly. "Why should I help you now?"
"Mom forced me to do it!" Evelyn cried, reaching out to grasp Clare’s hand. "She said you would give me everything if I married Julian! I was just trying to secure my future!"
Vincent stepped up beside Clare, placing a protective hand on her shoulder. "Your future was built on betrayal, Evelyn. You made your bed at that cathedral altar; now you will sleep in it."
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Clare slowly closed the door, cutting off Evelyn’s pleas, shutting the door on her toxic past forever.
👉 Read PART 8 to see the secret origin of Vincent’s loyalty to Clare!
