Sarah added, “Even though my father was a very well-known figure, I never appeared in the media with him.” His flawless reputation and talent were his alone, and I never disagreed. I understand his rationale. He wanted to make sure that after he was gone, my future depended on me, not his legacy or fortune.”
Despite reservations about her partner, Sarah’s father chose not to interfere in their relationship.
As Sarah began seeing Bradd, a fellow university student, her father was skeptical. In their first meeting, he bombarded Bradd with questions, perceiving a mismatch in what he dubbed his “personal check.”
Sarah remembers, “My father always told me that Bradd was a lazy, entitled man who was drawn to my father’s reputation and fortune from the beginning. But I chalked it up to my father’s protective personality, which I appreciated but did not give much thought to his fears regarding Bradd.
Bradd, for his part, never broached any topics related to money when conversing with Sarah, further convincing her of his pure intentions. They tied the knot a year before her father’s passing, and their marriage appeared blissful both personally and professionally, as they both pursued their careers with zeal and enjoyment.
After Sarah’s father passed away, unexpected events unfolded, taking everyone by surprise.
Sarah became overwhelmed by enormous sorrow after her father’s loss. Nonetheless, she was surprised by Bradd’s demeanor in such hard circumstances. Her memory was this: “Instead of offering comfort and support during my overwhelming sorrow, Bradd immediately broached the subject of my inheritance, asking about the extent of my expected wealth after my father’s demise.”
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