Chapter 9 - The EvidenceInside the suite, Marcus held Khloe's hand while waiting for the medical team.
Isabella continued crying.
Then the door opened.
Arthur walked in.
His eyes immediately found Isabella.
She stopped breathing.
“Mr. Vance…”
Arthur said nothing.
He took out his phone.
Pressed play.
The room filled with Isabella's recorded voice.
“You should've known your place.”
Khloe's frightened voice followed.
Then came the sound of the attack.
Finally, Isabella's recorded lie:
“She attacked me!”
Silence.
Marcus stared at Isabella.
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The truth was no longer a matter of opinion.
It was evidence.
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Chapter 10 - The Mask FallsIsabella's tears stopped.
Chapter 11 - The SirensDistant sirens echoed outside.
Chapter 12 - Between Life and FearThe medical team rushed Khloe into emergency care.
Chapter 13 - The HeartbeatHours passed.
Chapter 14 - The Morning AfterBy sunrise, Manhattan had heard the story.
Chapter 15 - The Price of ObsessionIsabella's legal battle began.
