PART 1: THE BRIDE WHO NEVER LOVED HIM At sixty-five, Arthur Bennett had already experienced the greatest happiness and the deepest heartbreak a man could know. For thirty-two years, he had loved his wife, Margaret.… Arthur sat down in the armchair beside the window.
“Before you decide what to do next, Claire, I think you should understand what your father has actually been planning.”
She clutched the documents.
“You don’t know anything about him.”
“I know he has substantial debts.”
She said nothing.
“I know his investment company has been struggling for years. I know he borrowed money from several private lenders, and I know some of those lenders have recently started demanding repayment.”
Claire’s lips tightened.
Arthur continued.
“And I know that, three months ago, your father contacted two people connected to my business and offered them a percentage of my assets in exchange for their cooperation.”
Her eyes widened.
