Chapter 7 - The Woman Behind the White DressVictoria Harrington was not crying.
She was sitting in a private room inside an exclusive Manhattan club, drinking champagne.
Across from her sat Charles Vane, the family's attorney.
“You said Julian knew nothing.”
“He didn't.”
“And now?”
Victoria's fingers tightened around the glass.
“He knows about Maria.”
Charles sighed.
“That changes everything.”
Victoria leaned forward.
“Can you stop him?”
Charles smiled.
“Money can stop almost anyone.”
“Almost?”
“Your problem is that Julian has stopped caring about money.”
Victoria stared at him.
Then she placed a folder on the table.
Inside were photographs of Maria.
Photographs of Julian.
Photographs of a second man.
The man's face was hidden in shadow.
Charles looked up.
“Where did you get this?”
Victoria smiled.
“From the Harrington archives.”
Charles slowly closed the folder.
“You don't understand what you're holding.”
Victoria's smile disappeared.
“Then explain it.”
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Charles whispered:
“The other twin is alive.”
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