Chapter 4: The Truth Behind the Marriage
Chapter 4: The Truth Behind the Marriage
The scandal spread through the Whitmore family within hours.
Board members demanded an emergency meeting.
Relatives who had defended Eleanor suddenly disappeared.
During the meeting, Ava made one final confession.
"I didn't stay because I was weak."
She reached into her briefcase and removed another folder.
"I stayed because I promised Daniel's late father."
Inside was a handwritten letter.
Years earlier, Daniel's father had discovered Eleanor's obsession with power.
He feared what would happen after his death.
The letter asked Ava to protect Daniel until he could see the truth for himself.
Daniel read every word through blurred eyes.
"You knew all these years..."
Ava nodded.
"I kept my promise."
Then she quietly slid her wedding ring onto the conference table.
"My promise is over."
Daniel reached for her hand.
She gently stepped away.
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So new lives can begin.
