Chapter 10 - The New Beginning
The massive catering van sped toward me with deadly intent.
Chloe screamed and shoved me violently out of the van's path.
I tumbled across the rough concrete just as the vehicle roared past my body.
Eric's mother lost control of the heavy van and crashed head-on into a solid brick support column.
The front of the van crumpled instantly in a shower of sparks and broken glass.
State Troopers swarmed the crashed vehicle and dragged the unconscious woman out of the driver's seat.
Across the garage, Victor and his surviving men were heavily handcuffed and forced to the ground.
Eric was found cowering behind a trash can, weeping uncontrollably as officers placed him in chains.
A female trooper helped me to my feet and wrapped a warm blanket around my shivering shoulders.
I provided a full, detailed statement to the lead detective, handing over the forged documents as undeniable proof.
Eric and his mother were charged with multiple counts of murder, fraud, and attempted homicide.
They were both denied bail and sent directly to a maximum-security federal prison.
Six months later, I officially opened my own successful event planning business with Chloe as my trusted partner.
I was finally free from the toxic nightmare, living in a beautiful new city by the coast.
I finally felt safe as I unlocked the door to my new apartment after a long day of work.
But there was a strange, heavy black box resting perfectly on my kitchen counter.
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Inside the box was a fresh white wedding veil and a neatly printed note.
The note stated that my real groom was finally ready to claim me.
