Chapter 41

MR. JACOB'S POV

"Yes, exactly!" she said, her eyes gleaming with a look of triumph. "Now you can get your hands on the contract file with all that money. It’s all coming together."

I couldn’t help but grin. It had been a long time coming, and the chance to finally pull this off felt like it was right in front of me. "And how exactly do you expect me to get my hands on it?" I asked, my voice laced with skepticism.

Clara stood up from the couch and walked over to me, placing a hand on my shoulder, her fingers gripping tightly. "Don’t worry about that. You just focus on getting it from the office. I’ll handle the details. But after you steal the contract, you’re going to take it to Kenneth, right? You know he’ll sign it without asking questions. He’s weak, Jacob."

I looked into her eyes, searching for any hint of hesitation, but there was none. Clara had always been this way, calculating, cold, and completely focused on what she wanted. She wasn’t going to let this slip through her fingers.

"Wait," I said, suddenly more cautious. "What if Kenneth asks why he’s signing it? He’s not completely out of it. He could still ask questions."

Clara smirked, her eyes glinting with confidence. "Kenneth won’t ask anything. He’s too weak to care about what’s going on. All he’s thinking about is getting back to his life. He’s uninterested in anything else. You know that."

I took a deep breath, weighing her words. I knew it was true…Kenneth had always been the passive one in the family. He’d never been the type to question anything or anyone, especially not me. After all, he trusted me, and he didn’t have the strength to fight back now.

"This is perfect," I muttered under my breath, more to myself than to Clara. The plan was solid. Kenneth would sign the documents without asking a thing, and I would walk away with a fortune.

Clara’s smile widened as if she could read my thoughts. "Exactly," she said softly, leaning closer. "Now, Jacob, I want you to do one thing for me."

"What’s that?" I asked, still deep in thought, a sense of finality building in my chest.

"Get the contract file as soon as possible. Bring it to me first, then you take it to Kenneth. It’ll be perfect." Clara’s voice had softened, but there was an undeniable intensity in her words.

I looked at her, the weight of what we were about to do hanging in the air. It felt surreal. But this was our moment…our chance to secure everything. I couldn’t back out now. There was no turning back.

"I’ll get it," I said, nodding slowly. "But I need to make sure everything is in place. I’ll call my contact."

Clara raised an eyebrow. "Your contact? What do you mean?"

I pulled out my phone and began typing, making sure to keep the conversation brief and to the point. "I have someone who can get me the file tonight. I’ll make sure it’s delivered."

Clara stepped back and watched me, her arms crossed. "You better be quick about it. The sooner we have that file, the sooner we can move on to the next step."

As I made the call, I could feel the tension building. Every second felt like it could change everything. My pulse quickened as I heard the voice on the other end of the line.

"Yeah, it’s Jacob," I said, trying to keep my voice steady. "I need the contract documents brought to me. As soon as possible. Don’t waste time."

The voice on the other end confirmed the details, and I ended the call. "It’s done," I said, putting the phone back in my pocket. "The files will be here soon."

Clara smiled, a sense of satisfaction radiating from her. "Good. This is going to be our moment, Jacob. The moment we’ve been waiting for."

I felt a wave of relief, but also a sense of unease. This was happening. The plan was unfolding, and there was no turning back now. I had to make sure everything went smoothly. If it didn’t, there would be no way out.

"We’ll make it happen," I said firmly. "I’ll get the file, take it to Kenneth, and we’ll be set."

Clara nodded, her eyes narrowing with focus. "Just remember, Jacob. We can’t afford any mistakes. Everything depends on this."

I swallowed hard, nodding in agreement. The room felt tense, as if the very walls were holding their breath, waiting for the inevitable.

As I waited for the file to arrive, I thought back to the years of building up to this moment. The lies, the manipulation…it was all about to pay off. And once Kenneth signed that contract, we would have everything we wanted.

But a small voice in the back of my mind whispered doubts. What if something went wrong? What if Kenneth didn’t sign it? What if this all fell apart?

I pushed those thoughts aside, shaking my head. There was no room for doubt now. The plan was too far along, and I had come too far to back out.

Clara’s voice broke through my thoughts. "Are you alright, Jacob? You look... distracted."

I forced a smile, turning to face her. "I’m fine. Just thinking about how much this will change everything."

She stepped closer to me, her hand once again on my shoulder. "You’re doing the right thing, Jacob. Don’t second-guess yourself now. We’ll have everything we’ve ever wanted."

Her words echoed in my mind as I waited for the file to arrive. The tension in the room was thick.

And then, the doorbell rang.

I stood up, feeling my heart race. This was it.

I opened the door to see the messenger holding the contract files in his hands. I took the documents, thanked him, and shut the door behind me. The plan was now in motion.

"Now," I said to Clara, "we just need to make sure Kenneth signs it."