Eleanor crossed the marble foyer of the city's most exclusive country club, her silk coat trailing behind her like a royal cape. She greeted high-society acquaintances with a radiant, triumphant smile, already dropping subtle hints about expanding her personal property portfolio. In her mind, the battle was won; she was acting every bit like the rightful heir to half of Thomas Miller's empire. Three miles away, however, inside a parked sedan with tinted windows, Marcus Vance adjusted his audio receiver. His equipment spiked as an incoming call connected on Harrison's private line. "Eleanor, we need to stop this," Harrison’s voice came through the receiver, strained, tight, and laced with absolute panic. "Vivian isn't backing down. She's bringing in external auditors, and the pressure is mounting. If something goes wrong—if anyone digs deep enough—we are looking at federal prison, Eleanor! Both of us!" "Pull yourself together, Arthur," Eleanor snapped back, her tone sharp yet
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