“Your mother is gone. Tears won’t bring her back—so wipe your face, make dinner, and don’t look like a grieving child when my guests arrive.” That was what my husband said.

In a firm voice, Mr. Harrison declared that this evidence was more than enough to bring them to justice. Embezzlement of company funds was not a minor issue. It was a criminal offense. Mr. Harrison ordered his bodyguards to confiscate the handbag and jewelry Jessica was wearing as evidence. Those items had been purchased with company money and were technically company property. Jessica screamed hysterically. When the bodyguard asked her to remove her watch and designer bag, she was completely humiliated and stripped of her luxuries in front of all the people who had once admired her. Her mask was completely broken, revealing her true greedy and cowardly nature. Mark watched as Jessica was treated like a criminal and knew he was next.