Chapter 7 - The Guests Turn Their Backs
Seeing that Evelyn’s cards were completely worthless, her wealthy dinner guests realized that they were at risk of being held responsible for a forty-eight-thousand-dollar meal.
"Evelyn, this is appalling!" one of the high-society men declared sternly. "We came here as your guests, not to be dragged into your financial crimes!"
"I'm calling my husband's attorney right now," another socialite added, pulling out her phone as she walked toward the exit doors. "I will not have my name associated with fraud."
Evelyn collapsed into her chair, burying her face in her hands as she wept hysterically, completely disgraced in front of the very people she had tried so hard to impress.
Claire offered a subtle, victorious smile, her posture radiating absolute power and calm authority.
She leaned down slightly toward her mother-in-law, her quiet words slicing through Evelyn's desperate sobs.
"Pay up, Evelyn. Family discount doesn't cover theft," Claire said with quiet, decisive finality.
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Before Evelyn could utter another word, two uniformed police officers stepped into the private dining room, flanked by Ethan and Claire’s legal representative.
👉 Read Part 8 to see the police officer issue an ultimatum to Evelyn.
