Early the next morning came the judgment in Claire's case. She was found liable for fabricating evidence, obstructing the investigation, and related civil claims. Robert Reed was permanently pushed out of the highest business circles, and the Reed family could never again use its influence to force Evelyn into marriage.Julian did not come to say goodbye in person. His lawyer delivered a final set of signed documents. Hartwell permanently abandoned any acquisition of the block where Bennett Restoration stood. The seaside hotel would be co-managed with the local historic preservation trust. Evelyn was formally released from every non-disclosure agreement she had signed. No Hartwell employee was permitted to investigate, follow, or approach Evelyn or her family in a private capacity.The townhouse, which had changed hands several times, had been sold, and every dollar of the proceeds went into the accessibility design fund Sophie managed herself.Evelyn read all of it and signed the rece
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