Daniel asked security to save every recording from the previous three weeks.
Victoria tried to leave.
Daniel stopped her.
Not yet.
Several members of the household staff were brought into the ballroom.
One by one, they confirmed Eleanor’s story.
Victoria had repeatedly treated them badly whenever Daniel was away.
Eleanor stood quietly beside her son.
Daniel looked at Victoria.
You thought none of them mattered because they worked for us.
Victoria started crying.
Daniel, please.
He shook his head.
No.
My mother had to disguise herself before I finally saw what was happening in my own house.
Victoria lowered her eyes.
Daniel turned toward the staff.
Then toward his mother.
I am sorry.
Eleanor looked at him.
Do not apologize to me.
Apologize to them.
Daniel did.
That night, Victoria left the mansion.
The gala ended early.
And Eleanor never wore the black wig again.
But Daniel kept it in his study.
A reminder that character is easiest to see when someone believes the person in front of them has no power.
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