Chapter 6 - The Confession of a Monster
Richard froze. The anger on his face flickered for a fraction of a second into sheer panic before morphing into arrogant defiance.
He slowly let go of Jill’s arm, stepping back and smoothing down his silk tie.
"So you found out," Richard said, scoffing as if it were a minor inconvenience. "So what? Look at yourself, Jill. You're forty years old, you work at a bakery, and you dress like a charity case. I reached the executive level. I needed a woman who matched my status."
"You committed bigamy, Richard," Jill said quietly. "It's a crime. We've been married for fifteen years. You never divorced me."
Richard burst into a cold, cruel laugh. "A crime? Who’s going to believe you, Jill? Lacey’s father is the former state attorney. Do you think a small-town police department is going to take the word of an uneducated baker over the Burcham family?"
He leaned in close, his breath cold against her ear.
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"I forged a fake divorce decree three years ago to satisfy Lacey's family lawyers," Richard whispered wickedly. "In the eyes of the world, you're nobody. If you try to stir up trouble, I'll have you thrown in jail for harassment and fraud. Walk away, Jill. Take your little bakery job and stay quiet."
👉 What crucial piece of evidence had Richard forgotten about when he made his arrogant threat?
