Desperate Pretense
The lawyer revealed the harsh truth: Brayden was on the verge of losing his job. He had been fabricating an image of wealth and influence, a desperate attempt to stave off dismissal. In their tight-knit town, where everyone was privy to each other’s affairs, appearances were everything. Brayden’s charade was his way of preserving his reputation and silencing potential gossip. But the carefully constructed facade was beginning to crumble under the weight of his reality.
Desperate Pretense
A scheming husband out for an inheritance
Kayla sat frozen as the lawyer unveiled Brayden’s true intentions. He had married her with the sole purpose of gaining access to the inheritance she had received from her great aunt. The revelation sent an icy shiver through her. Their marriage, once a foundation of trust, was now exposed as a web of lies and manipulation from the very beginning. Brayden’s calculated pursuit of her inheritance shattered the illusion of their relationship, leaving her to reevaluate everything she once believed about their union.
A Scheming Husband Out For An Inheritance
