The lawyer Scott woke up after a long night of paperwork and organizing Joseph's documents.He turned on the television and came across news that left him completely stunned and perplexed."The powerful billionaire magnate, Joseph Stanton, has passed away," said the reporter on the morning news."It can't be," exclaimed lawyer Scott, putting his hands to his head and gaping.Scott sat on his sofa to try to process what his eyes were seeing.A chill ran down his spine, and his entire body shivered within seconds. It was clear to him that Beth Aldress had something to do with Joseph's death.Scott had to inform the police immediately. The whole world needed to know that she wanted her ex-husband dead.The doorbell of his apartment began ringing unexpectedly.For Scott, it was very strange since he had no relatives living nearby, nor did he have any friends who could come to his house.So it was a mystery who could be the person calling at his door."Maybe it's the police," he said to hi
Beth had hired some men that same day to clear out all of Joseph's paintings and artwork.From the smallest images to his gigantic portrait hanging in the main hall, painted by a very famous artist."I want everything out of the mansion," Beth ordered as the men carried out their tasks.Just then, the Stanton brothers arrived and found these individuals loading their deceased father's belongings onto a truck."Mom?" Agatha exclaimed, a bit confused."Dear children... you're back," Beth approached them with a satisfied smile, reflecting how much she was enjoying the moment."What's happening here, Mom?" Carson asked."What are these men doing with Dad's things?" Campbell began to struggle with one of them over one of Joseph's paintings."Children... Children... Children..." Beth exclaimed, taking Campbell's shoulder and letting the man take Joseph's painting.Beth stood in front of them, arms crossed over her chest."I just want to give this house a little touch of modernity," Beth shr
"Should have started there," exclaimed the terminal manager."What!?" said the obese woman in astonishment."You, shut up!" ordered the manager, pushing the obese woman with his shoulder.The obese woman fell silent, but the expression of bewilderment didn't leave her face."The gentleman is a special customer and deserves special treatment," the manager took Curtis by the shoulders, smiling cheerfully. "What is your name, distinguished friend?""Curtis?" said Curtis, also very puzzled."I want you to give our friend Curtis the best seat you have on your bus," ordered the manager."I don't understand anything that's happening," said the obese woman, scratching her head."I don't pay you to understand; I pay you to drive and obey," shouted the manager."Yes, sir," the obese woman lowered her gaze, furrowed her brow, and shrugged her shoulders.Curtis put the card away again and couldn't help but smile at the face of the obese woman. Deep down, he enjoyed seeing her get what she deserve
The funeral of Joseph Stanton had changed venues. It was now taking place at the Ballmer mansion, adorned with dignified decorations.Beth found out and promptly appeared at the Ballmer mansion, putting on her best performance as a grieving widow. She dressed entirely in black, holding a Bible in hand, mourning beside Joseph's casket while Alfred wiped away her tears with a handkerchief.She knew perfectly well that the elite would attend Joseph's funeral if it was held at the Ballmer mansion, and she cared about the opinions of those magnates for potential future business."If you look up the word 'hypocrisy' in the dictionary, you'll find a picture of your mom," Charles Ballmer said to Carson as they observed Beth from a distance.Carson sighed, lips moving with arms crossed over his chest. "You can't blame her for doing what's necessary to secure that endless fortune," Carson replied.Charles smirked ironically, placing his hand on Carson's shoulder. "Your dad had very bad luck cro
One of those guards shoved Curtis forcefully, making him step back several paces. He felt deeply offended. He clenched his fist tightly but couldn't retaliate.Curtis decided to walk away to find another way into the cemetery. As the hours passed, Joseph's burial drew closer.Joseph's coffin traveled in a special carriage personally paid for by Charles Ballmer, followed by a whole caravan of black cars.Beth rode alone with Baxter, complaining throughout the journey about how annoying it was to be in that place. Alfred sat in the back and simply listened to the conversation between Beth and Baxter."I want that old man buried once and for all," Beth calmly applied makeup in the rearview mirror as Baxter drove."We're almost there," Baxter replied without looking at her."I can already taste that immense fortune," Beth celebrated, leaning back in her seat, daydreaming about Joseph's inheritance.Baxter continued driving, not speaking much. He seemed distracted and pensive."That stupid
The burial of Joseph took place, and then everyone tried to get back to their lives to continue after that loss.Curtis decided to leave the country, taking advantage of the golden card that Joseph had left him.He arrived at the airport intending to take a flight to any nation in the world where he could be away from the Stanton family, the Ballmers, and Amber."Good morning," said Curtis as he approached the ticket counter."Good morning," the employee said, looking at Curtis with doubt."I would like to buy a ticket."The employee raised her eyebrow, and her lips moved to one side of her face to express distrust."Are you sure you can pay for it?"The girl discreetly rolled her chair back a bit and prepared to press the alarm button to call security."Of course... I have enough money to pay for all the seats on the plane," Curtis shouted, losing control a bit."Don't shout, sir. Please remain calm."The girl pressed the button under the podium, and immediately the silent alarm went
Cartago is the most elegant and distinguished restaurant in the entire city where Curtis lived. It was Joseph's favorite place to dine, and one could only attend there by helicopter."Are you nervous?" Lucius shouted as the helicopter descended atop that beautiful building.Curtis clung to the helicopter's safety bar, fear evident on his face. He was terrified."I just want to get down," Curtis said.The helicopter's door opened, and restaurant staff courteously helped Curtis descend.Lucius Garner began to walk towards the interior of the restaurant without saying a word, and Curtis had to hurry to catch up with him.Entering that place was like visiting a palace from another world. It was sublime, something Curtis had never seen before in his life. It was easy to understand why it was Joseph Stanton's favorite place.Curtis was shocked when he saw a giant portrait of Joseph right in the center of the restaurant."Amazing, isn't it?" Lucius asked, also admiring the artwork.After tha
The sound of the doorbell echoed through the quiet mansion, disrupting the afternoon tranquility. An employee, in the house's impeccable uniform, hurried to open the front door. On the other side, a weary-looking delivery person held several boxes."Good afternoon, may I assist you?" the employee asked politely.The delivery person nodded, handing over the package with a tired smile."I have a delivery for Mrs. Beth Aldress," he said, as the employee took the packages with curiosity. "They're the uniforms she ordered for all the staff," the delivery person explained before bidding farewell and quickly departing.The employee closed the door behind him and hurried to bring the package to Beth, knowing that his employer would be eager to inspect the new uniforms for her staff.Under the warm afternoon sun, Beth and Baxter relaxed by the mansion's pool, enjoying the quiet murmur of the water.As the sun kissed their skin, Beth turned to Baxter with an inquisitive look in her eyes."Baxte