Chapter 10: The Photograph That Finally Became a Family Picture
I didn't sleep.
The anonymous message remained on my phone.
Your wife wasn't the only one who signed that agreement.
Ask Angela why your father transferred the property before his death.
I read it repeatedly.
At 6:30 a.m., I found my sister in the kitchen.
She was making coffee.
"Angela.""
She turned.
"Morning.""
"Did you sign something connected to Victor Hale?""
The coffee pot stopped halfway through pouring.
She slowly put it down.
"Marcus, what did you find?""
I showed her the message.
Her face changed.
Then she sat down.
"I was hoping this wouldn't come out like this.""
I pulled out a chair.
"Tell me.""
Angela looked toward the staircase to make sure Maya wasn't nearby.
May you like
Then she began.
"After Dad's business collapsed, Victor approached him with a settlement proposal. He wanted control over several properties in exchange for clearing the remaining
