Sierra contacted Vanessa and asked if they could speak. During their conversation, she admitted that Graham had repeatedly told her his marriage was effectively over and that he and Vanessa were already living separately. Sierra had believed him, partly because he was her boss and had considerable influence over her career. After the investigation began, she resigned from Harrington Global. She also explained that she had returned the expensive bracelet Graham had given her and donated the refund to a women’s shelter. Vanessa listened without anger. She understood that Graham had manipulated both women, although that didn’t erase the pain or consequences of what had happened.
Meanwhile, Martin Kessler contacted Vanessa with an unexpected opportunity. Her grandfather had intended for her to occupy a seat on Calder Ridge’s investment committee, and Martin wanted to finally make that happen. Vanessa hesitated, remembering the legal career she had abandoned during her marriage. Then she realized she had spent years making herself smaller to keep Graham comfortable.
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