Chapter 6 - The Audio Proof
William took the small recorder from Emma and pressed play. His thumb trembled against the button as the audio speaker crackled to life.
Isabella’s sharp, callous voice echoed loudly through the high-ceilinged hall:
"Once the boy is sent away to the boarding school in Maine, William will sign the full trust transfer. If the kid stays in the house, he’ll keep asking about his mother's original will. Put him in the utility cavity behind the hall painting during the reception—no one ever goes down that service corridor."
The guests broke into furious murmurs. Isabella’s social standing evaporated in a matter of seconds as her wealthiest friends turned their backs on her.
"You monster," William said, his voice deadly quiet. "You didn't just hurt my son... you tried to destroy his life."
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Isabella turned toward the heavy glass exit doors, attempting to break into a run.
👉 Who was waiting outside the front gates to stop Isabella from escaping?
