Chapter 10 - The Unwanted Guest
The room fell into an instant, stunned hush.
Jill Tolley stepped into the grand ballroom, dressed in a sleek, stunning emerald-green evening gown that showcased her natural elegance and dignified strength. Her hair was styled immaculately, and her eyes burned with quiet authority.
Flanking her on either side were Attorney Marcus Vance and three uniformed state police investigators.
Richard dropped his champagne glass. It shattered loudly against the marble floor, sparkling wine splashing over his shiny leather shoes.
"What is the meaning of this?!" Arthur Burcham barked into the microphone, his face turning bright red with anger. "Security! Escort these trespassers out immediately!"
"I wouldn't touch her if I were you, Mr. Burcham," Marcus Vance’s voice boomed across the ballroom, cutting through the murmurs of the crowd. "Unless you want to be named as an accessory to federal fraud and felony bigamy."
Lacey gasped, turning to Richard with wide, horrified eyes. "Richard... what is he talking about? Who is that woman?"
Richard’s face went dead white. Sweat broke out across his forehead as he stammered nervously. "She's... she's nobody! She's a crazy stalker!"
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Jill took three calm steps forward toward the stage, pulling a thick folder of certified documents from her clutch.
👉 How did Jill reveal the truth about Richard's double life to the entire room of three hundred guests?
