Chapter 4: The Price of Sympathy

The recordings continued.
Richard explained everything.
A miracle recovery would end donations.
A permanently disabled daughter inspired endless generosity.
Every television interview.
Every charity gala.
Every magazine cover.
Generated millions.
His foundation became one of the richest charitable organizations in America.
Clara realized something horrifying.
Every wheelchair beside the stage...
Every emotional speech...
Every tear her father shed...
Had been carefully rehearsed.
She wasn't his daughter.
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She was his business model.
Across the ballroom, wealthy donors slowly stepped away from Richard as though he carried a disease.