Chase a Crooked Shadow

Kimberly Prescott is a young South African heiress of a diamond company who is grieving her father's death. She is quick-witted, cautious, and determined to uncover the truth when an apparent brother arrives. Her resolve to discern reality from appearance drives the investigation and exposes hidden motives within her household.

A man who claims to be Ward Prescott arrives with convincing credentials, threatening Kimberly's sense of security. He is calculating and manipulative, weaving a web of suspicion around Kim. His presence accelerates the plot as motives surrounding inheritance and diamonds come to light.

Chandler Bridson is Kim's uncle who knows both her and the real Ward. He greets the impostor as Ward, enabling the deception, and becomes entangled in the mystery as events unfold. His gestures and reactions reveal how family ties can complicate trust.

Elaine Whitman is a friend of Ward who partners with him in the scheme. She pressures Kim to sign a will and participates in the broader plan to access the inheritance. Her role shifts as the truth emerges, suggesting she is an undercover ally in the diamonds investigation.

Vargas is the local police chief who initially doubts Kim but becomes pivotal in unraveling the truth. His involvement anchors the story's investigation and brings procedural tension to a world of private wealth and hidden agendas.

Maria is the villa's housemaid. Her presence underscores the domestic setting, while the disruption—her time off and a new butler arriving—signals shifts in control within the household.

Carlos is a member of the villa staff whose behavior hints at further involvement in the house's intrigues. His presence adds to the atmosphere of a closed, watched environment where every action matters.