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My husband, Mark, the alleged CEO of a $2 billion furniture firm, was taken by my stepsister. She sneered and threw a $100 cash at me during the final settlement, saying, “Here’s money for a cab to your parents’ house.” Goodbye. I grinned softly and remained silent, waiting for the truth to come out. Since Mark was not the actual CEO, my lawyer chuckled.
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Sibling Rivalry Rekindled
The antagonism between my stepsister and I was evident when I was growing up. In both school and athletics, we were strong competitors. When we both saw Mark at a family get-together, this sense of competition flared up again. Our chuckles became calculating looks. There was an implicit challenge in the air, and we were all determined to get his attention. Our harmless rivalry was on the verge of becoming something far more sinister.
Sibling Rivalry Rekindled
