The next morning, Mark excitedly announced that the entire family would accompany him to his course launch. Linda was ecstatic, brimming with pride over Mark’s success. Emily played along, knowing this was her moment to act. She left the house briefly and returned with an identical pendrive.
The day of the launch arrived, and Emily woke up with butterflies in her stomach. As they drove to the venue, Mark chattered about the money he expected to make and the esteemed guests he had invited. He even boasted about media coverage. Emily stayed quiet, her gaze fixed on his work bag.