I feigned a sudden migraine, leaving the guests with Richard while Sarah and I escaped to the car. As we drove, she revealed the truth: Richard planned to poison me during the brunch to claim the insurance money. My world collapsed. He was bankrupt, deceitful, and my life—and Sarah’s—was in immediate danger. My daughter’s calm bravery in the face of terror both terrified and inspired me.
Returning to the house, we executed a risky plan. I distracted Richard while Sarah retrieved photos of a small, unlabeled bottle and his handwritten schedule for the poisoning. The adrenaline was overwhelming, but the evidence was crucial. We narrowly escaped, eventually reaching a crowded mall where we contacted my friend and lawyer, Francesca Navaro. She guided us through the next steps, ensuring our safety and preparing a counter-complaint against Richard for attempted murder and fraud.
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