Chapter 16 - VANESSA'S REAL FEAR
Planned length: 950 words
The financial scheme becomes clearer.
Vanessa had accumulated heavy private debts after secretly financing a failed luxury-property venture with Lydia.
She began moving family money to keep the losses hidden.
If Daniel learned the truth, Vanessa feared losing her marriage, social standing, and financial security.
Richard discovering Aster Row threatened everything.
Destroying Richard's credibility bought her time.
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Cliffhanger: Marianne finds evidence that Vanessa attempted another transfer the morning after Richard was forced from the house.
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