Chapter 3 - A Mother's Silent AccusationAdrian gently turned away from everyone else.
The recovered cane rested securely in one hand as he knelt beside Eleanor's wheelchair.
His expensive suit touched the polished marble without hesitation.
"Mother..."
The single word stunned the guests.
Many had assumed Eleanor no longer held any influence inside the Harrington family.
Adrian lowered himself until he was level with her trembling eyes.
"Tell me what she did."
Eleanor's lips quivered.
Her breathing remained shallow.
She wasn't ready to speak.
Instead, her fragile hand slowly rose into the air.
Every eye followed the movement.
Her finger pointed directly past Adrian's shoulder.
Toward Victoria.
The glamorous socialite stood perfectly still.
The color drained from her face.
Several guests exchanged nervous glances.
Something far more serious than a family disagreement had just unfolded.
Adrian remained silent.
He neither defended Victoria nor accused her.
He simply watched his mother's frightened expression.
That silence terrified Victoria more than any shouted accusation could have.
She suddenly realized Adrian wasn't interested in excuses.
He wanted the truth.
And Eleanor had just chosen the person responsible.
Victoria swallowed hard as another realization struck her.
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For the first time in years...
Someone had actually believed Eleanor.
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