I was pregnant, she said the baby would complicate inheritance.”

I stared at the child.

“Why would she do this?”

“Because your father left control of Ashford Holdings to your wife if anything happened to you. She believed I was influencing you. She wanted you broken, obedient, and alone.”

Part 2:

My phone rang.

Mother.

I answered calmly.

“Daniel, where are continue reading …