The police took the shattered glass away to test the chemicals.
David sat in his private office holding a glass of water.
His family lawyer walked in carrying a heavy leather file folder.
Lawyer: Sir we found something very important in Evelyn's records.
David: Tell me what she was hiding from me all along.
Lawyer: She signed a secret agreement with a massive estate lender.
David leaned forward and placed both hands on his desk.
If David had died tonight, Evelyn would inherit his entire fortune.
Her family had lost millions of dollars in bad business deals.
She planned to take over his money to pay her debts.
The small vial contained a chemical that caused quick heart failure.
It would have looked like a sudden natural medical emergency.
David covered his face with his hands and sighed very deeply.
He could not believe he almost married such a dangerous monster.
David: She used my love to try and steal everything I own.
Lawyer: Yes sir, and the maid saved your life completely.
David asked the lawyer to bring Clara into the room immediately.
Clara walked in feeling nervous about what they might say.
David: Clara you saved my estate and my life today.
Clara: I just could not let her hurt a good man.
David: I want to reward you for your great courage Clara.
Clara: You do not have to give me anything extra sir.
David shook his head and opened up his big desk drawer.
He wrote out a check for fifty thousand dollars right away.
He handed the white paper directly to the young shocked maid.
David: Take this money to help your family right now Clara.
Clara stared at the check with big tears in her eyes.
This money would cover her brother's medical care for years.
She thanked David multiple times before walking back out slowly.
The news about the wedding scandal spread fast across town.