“What would happen to the smooth running of your company if you suddenly had a bad accident, Jonathan?”

“Do you carry a comprehensive life insurance policy just in case?”

“Would Christina automatically inherit everything if you passed away unexpectedly?”

At the time, I had genuinely thought she was just being a caring partner concerned for our long-term future together.

Now, those gentle questions sounded terrifyingly calculating.

Suddenly, the open laptop on the dining table made a sharp digital chiming sound.