He said nothing.
I continued.
“When did you decide your future mattered more than my right to have one?”
His mouth opened.
Then closed.
I turned away.
Behind me, he called, “Mom!”
I stopped without looking back.
“I love you, Jared.”
His breath caught.
“But I will not lie for you.”
And I walked to my car.
Chapter Eleven: The Truth About the Penthouse
The legal investigation widened.
Documents supplied by Celeste and independently obtained by Eleanor raised concerns that Vale Development Group had used inaccurate statements about the access route in financing and marketing materials.
Several lenders began asking questions.
Prospective purchasers demanded clarification.
A civil investigation into the disputed transactions followed, alongside inquiries concerning the authenticity of the documents.
Richard’s company entered a financial crisis.
And then something unexpected happened.
Vanessa called me.
It was almost midnight.
I nearly ignored the call.
But I answered.
“Leah?”
Her voice was different.
