During the funeral, a crow landed on the girl’s coffin. A second later, everyone present was STRUCK SPEECHLESS…

Emily Thompson had always prioritized family values, but one day she fell in love with a married man, paying a heavy price for it. She sat at her desk, sorting through papers.

Her fingers deftly handled documents, but her thoughts were far from the task. The morning was calm, nothing hinted at trouble. The office smelled of coffee and fresh printer toner.

On the shelf behind her stood a photo of her favorite place, a lake in the mountains. She glanced at it and smiled faintly. Just finish this report, and she could take a break.

She muttered to herself, clicking the mouse on her screen. A soft knock came at the door, so faint Emily barely noticed.

The knock repeated, louder and more insistent. “Yes, come in!” she called, not looking up from her monitor. The door opened.

Heavy footsteps, slow and deliberate, impossible to ignore. High heels clicked on the floor, and with each sound, Emily’s heart beat faster. She looked up and saw a stranger.

In the doorway stood a woman, tall and poised, like she’d stepped off a fashion magazine cover. Her expensive suit fit perfectly, accentuating her flawless figure. Long blonde hair was neatly styled, her makeup impeccable down to the last detail.

Claire Bennett. The CEO’s wife. Claire’s gaze was sharp as a knife…