That night, Vanessa sent me more than 10 photographs. They showed ledgers, guest lists, and emails from the Whitmore family home. She said she'd found them by chance while collecting her belongings.
One document was from Evelyn to Adrian. Its message was simple.
Evelyn: Vanessa isn't suitable to run the Whitmore household. Claire is a better choice.
Adrian's reply was just as simple.
Adrian: Do as you've planned.
I stared at those words for a long time. His family hadn't forced him in our previous life. He'd gone along with it.
Vanessa sent a voice message, crying so hard she could barely breathe.
"When I saw this, so many things came back to me. Before the engagement in our previous life, Adrian kept telling me to come to you. He said you knew best and I should ask for your help. I
