Larry wouldn't protect her, and the Blakely family wouldn't accept a granddaughter-in-law associated with negative news.

After all she had done, failing was not an option!

To conceal one falsehood, Galilea needed a cascade of further deceit. Terrified that Connor might involve the police, Galilea rushed to negotiate with him privately.

Connor, an honest and righteous man, firmly declined her offer.

Less than forty-eight hours after their negotiation, Connor met a tragic end in a car accident, succumbing to his injuries in the hospital.