The high-rise corner office was illuminated by bright afternoon sunlight streaming through floor-to-ceiling glass windows. Executive desks, leather chairs, and architectural models of luxury mansions decorated the spacious room.
Richard sat at his grand mahogany desk, reviewing a series of estate distribution contracts with his corporate lawyer. He looked up in surprise as Clara and Evelyn walked into the office, accompanied by two armed state detectives.
Richard: Clara, Evelyn, what is the meaning of this intrusion?
Clara: You know exactly why we are here, Richard.
Richard: If this is about Mark's share of the business, my lawyer is handling the trust fund.
Evelyn: We are not here for the money, you cold-blooded murderer!
Richard stood up from his chair, his expression hardening as he motioned for his lawyer to remain silent. He smoothed his expensive designer jacket and leaned forward against the polished mahogany desk.
Richard: You are both distraught with grief, but you cannot make baseless accusations in my office.
Detective: These are not baseless accusations, Mr. Vance.
The lead detective stepped forward and placed a stack of bank records and phone logs directly onto the desk. Richard glanced down at the documents, his face turning pale as he recognized the offshore account numbers.
Detective: We intercepted the mercenaries you hired at the border two hours ago.
Richard: I don't know what you are talking about.
Detective: They gave us your name, your wire transfer receipts, and your text messages.
Richard stumbled back slightly, knocking over a crystal paperweight that crashed against the hardwood floor. His lawyer immediately stood up and stepped away from him, closing his briefcase with a sharp snap.
Lawyer: I am removing myself as your counsel effective immediately, Richard.
Richard: You can't do that! I paid you a retainer!
Clara: You stole my son's life for a piece of real estate!
Clara stepped forward and slapped Richard across the face with all the strength left in her grieving body. The sharp crack echoed through the spacious office as Richard held his reddened cheek in utter shock.
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