Chapter 2 - The SignatureRain struck the mansion windows while Victoria stood beside the cage holding a leather folder.
"Just sign it," she said.
Beatrice looked up at her.
Her face was exhausted, but her eyes remained clear.
"I would rather die."
Victoria's expression hardened.
"You don't understand what you're doing."
"I understand perfectly."
The younger woman slammed the folder against the bars.
"You have millions sitting in accounts you can barely manage. Julian deserves control of the family assets."
"No," Beatrice whispered. "My husband left them in trust for the family. Not for you."
Victoria leaned closer.
"Then perhaps you should think about what happens when nobody believes you're mentally competent."
Beatrice felt a chill travel through her.
She suddenly understood.
Victoria wasn't merely trying to steal her money.
She was building a story that would make the theft look legal.
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And somewhere far away, Beatrice's daughter remained unaware.
Or so Victoria believed.
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