After listening to the recording, James felt a weight lift off his shoulders.
On Clara's end, she was practically glowing. If Lori White thought she was just some helpless damsel, she was in for a rude awakening.
True, Clara hated rocking the boat, but a lifetime of being bullied had taught her one hard lesson:
If you don't stand up for yourself, people will walk all over you.
The next day, Clara's mother Pauline underwent a flawless surgery.
Mid-procedure, Lori marched into the hospital and slapped a two-million check into Clara's palm.
Clara examined it with raised eyebrows. "This isn't even half what you promised."
Lori's lips curled in disdain. "Don't worry your pretty little head. You'll get the rest once the divorce papers are signed."
With a mocking laugh, Clara tucked the c
