Chapter 10 - VANESSA BREAKS WITH DANIEL
Vanessa expected Daniel to protect her.
He did not.
His attorney separated their cases.
Daniel said publicly through counsel:
“Mr. Harlow did not authorize or condone any physical contact with Lily.”
Vanessa read it.
Furious.
She called Claire.
Claire almost ignored.
Then answered with Rachel present.
Vanessa said:
“He’s blaming me for everything.”
Claire replied:
“You pushed my baby.”
“I know.”
No excuse.
Then:
“But he wanted you gone.”
“I know.”
Vanessa started sending messages.
Screenshots.
Voice notes.
One voice note from Daniel:
If Claire refuses to leave, force the emotional issue. She always runs to her father when she feels attacked.
Rachel replayed it.
Force the emotional issue.
Ambiguous.
Then another:
She hates scenes. Make the house unbearable and she’ll walk.
There.
Not instruction to hurt Lily.
But clear plan to pressure Claire out.
Vanessa had been part of it.
Now she was cooperating because Daniel abandoned her.
Not conscience.
May you like
Self-preservation.
Still useful.
