Chapter 16 - The ConfrontationRichard was waiting for them in the old Sterling family warehouse.
Rain hammered the windows.
He wasn't surprised to see them.
"I wondered how long it would take."
Daniel stepped forward.
"You used Vanessa."
Richard smiled.
"Vanessa was useful."
"And Clara?"
Richard's smile faded.
"Clara was collateral."
Daniel's fists tightened.
"You destroyed an innocent woman's life."
"No."
Richard looked directly at Clara.
"Your own greed destroyed her life."
Clara stared at him.
"You still don't understand."
Richard laughed.
"You were a housekeeper."
Clara stepped closer.
"I was a witness."
Marcus had secretly recorded everything.
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Richard's confession was now preserved.
For once, the powerful man had nowhere to hide.
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Chapter 17 - The Fall of a DynastyThe investigation became national news.
Chapter 18 - Something More Than ForgivenessOne quiet evening, Daniel sat at Clara's favorite table.
Chapter 19 - A Door Left OpenOne year later, Clara stood outside her bookstore.
Chapter 20 - The Next ChapterThe new building stood on a quiet Los Angeles street.
