“He’s currently involved with a woman named Mary, and they’re planning to swindle an elderly man out of his company,” Alex concluded.
“My grandfather’s company! That’s why he rushed me into marrying him!” I exclaimed.
“Zachary Gaines is your grandfather?” Alex confirmed.
“Yes!
But I mean, Todd is there with Mary right now!” I exclaimed. “Can we call the authorities?”
“They should already be en route.
I contacted them the moment I got to town, but I guess I became exhausted and dozed off,” Alex explained.
“Let’s head over.”
True to his word, Todd and Mary were arrested right on my grandfather’s lawn for multiple charges, including identity theft. Fortunately, Zachary recovered, and the courts annulled my sham marriage.
In time, I grew closer to the genuine Alex. After I overcame the shock of his brother’s deceit, we began dating and eventually made our way to the altar.
So, what lessons can we take from this story?
