“Mr. Daniel, this agreement is designed to protect Mrs. Margaret’s assets and clarify the financial consequences of the marriage. You should not sign it simply because you trust her.”
I glanced toward the door.
Margaret was waiting in another room.
I asked the only question that seemed important to me.
“If my wife passes away, will I receive an inheritance?”
The lawyer looked at Margaret.
She smiled gently.
“My husband will not be left without support.”
I seized on those words.
I imagined a substantial inheritance, enough to settle every debt and secure my future.
I should have asked for a specific amount.
I should have demanded an explanation of the inheritance clauses.
Instead, I signed.
The wedding was magnificent.
The ceremony took place in a grand hall decorated with white flowers, crystal chandeliers, and elaborate arrangements of gold and ivory. Guests arrived in expensive cars, and photographers moved around the room capturing every detail.
