Husband leaves his sick wife to be with his mistress. She Acts When He Returns For Her Inheritance.

hiding the plan

Elara did not let on that she knew Caden was greedy, as it would exactly fit her goals. She always spoke with him with an air of submission and ignorance.

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'Just tell me what you need,' she stated gently during phone calls. Every exchange was a performance deliberately chosen to surprise him.

"He has no idea what's coming," she said, becoming excited. Key was Elara's skill to hide her actual goals.