A FEW DAYS LATER…

ELLIOT

I sign my name on the line with mixed emotions. In truth, I feel somewhat guilty. I accused and tortured an innocent man—to some extent.

But I was the first to make the mistake of trusting him completely.

He had started as a butler in my parents’ service, and I had known him for years.

However, in the end, all that trust, including his bond with the housekeeper, had led to the vilest betrayal.

I take my seal and finally finalize Mr. Wallace’s retirement.

He will leave f