“Interesting accident,” Ms. Parker replied. “The brakes weren’t faulty. They were cut.”
Claire leaned close to my ear.
“That proves nothing,” she whispered.
But her hand trembled.
For the first time—
she was afraid.
“Not everyone knew she’d take that road,” Ms. Parker said. “And not everyone benefits from her death.”
Ryan forced a laugh. “Benefit? My wife is in a coma.”
“Your wife changed her will.”
The room froze.
Claire stepped back.
“That’s impossible—”
Too late.
“Impossible how?” Ms. Parker asked.
