Chapter 13 - Pressing PlayThe mansion fell silent.
The crystal chandeliers seemed almost painfully bright.
Then a voice came through the speakers.
A doctor's voice.
"He survived the emergency. He's weak, but there's a chance."
A gasp moved through the crowd.
Then Victoria's voice answered.
Cold.
Controlled.
"That isn't good enough."
Richard closed his eyes.
The recording continued.
"I won't share the Astor inheritance with a sick child from his father's first marriage."
Then came the unmistakable sound of money being placed on a table.
"Three million dollars."
Richard's face became expressionless.
Someone in the crowd whispered:
"Oh my God."
Victoria shook her head.
May you like
"No..."
But the recording continued.
