Chapter 4

I gripped my phone, my fingertips turning cold.

The air still carried the smell of burnt computer. The transfer agreement and property papers were on the table. My veil lay by the couch, and pearls were scattered everywhere.

Even though it was still my house, for the first time, it felt like someone had broken in and ransacked it.

No, it wasn't a ransacking.

It was Emily taking my place. She wanted to push me out, step right into my spot, and smile as she watched me fall.

It was 1 a.m. when the doorbell suddenly rang.

I thought James…