Chapter 2 - The Stolen Signature
The heavy, cinematic tension in the bright conservatory was completely paralyzing.
"Get out of my way, you stupid servant!" Vanessa shrieked like a feral banshee, violently shoving Sadie’s shoulder.
It was Vanessa's diamond engagement ring that had sliced across Sadie’s cheek moments earlier when the maid had physically blocked the arrogant woman from grabbing Eleanor's trembling hand.
Sadie didn't cry. The absolute, terrifying restraint she showed was infinitely more powerful than breaking down in tears. A single drop of blood rolled down her cheek, but she stared fiercely, defiantly directly into Vanessa's toxic eyes.
"I will not let you touch her," Sadie whispered, her voice incredibly steady, laced with a sudden, unbreakable resolve.
"She is my future mother-in-law!" Vanessa sneered, waving the black leather folder aggressively. "She is signing the transfer of the estate over to me tonight! The notary is waiting in the library!"
Sadie stopped breathing. The air in her lungs violently turned to absolute ice.
Vanessa wasn't just trying to bully the elderly woman. She was orchestrating a massive, highly illegal corporate theft, trying to force a confused, terrified woman with dementia to sign away billions of dollars in real estate before her son returned from his business trip.
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"You clean this house, Sadie," Vanessa hissed harshly, pointing her finger sharply at the bleeding maid. "You do not decide what this family signs. Move."
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