Chapter 3 - A Cold Resolve
"I won’t fight you over a cheating husband," Claire said, her steady, calm voice cutting through the murmuring ballroom with lethal precision.
Vanessa laughed out loud, tossing her platinum blonde hair back. "Look at her trying to save face! You're powerless, Claire. Daniel built this entire life. Without him, you're just a washed-up shadow."
"Is that what he told you?" Claire asked softly, taking one slow step forward on the marble floor. "That he built all of this?"
Daniel sneered, adjusting his black bowtie. "I funded this gala, Claire. I booked the Halcyon Grand. I own the Bennett Group, and by tomorrow, my attorneys will strip your name from every joint asset we have. You have no leverage here."
Before Daniel could finish his sentence, a distinguished 50-year-old man in a dark tailored suit stepped out from the crowd of wealthy family members. He carried a heavy black leather legal folder, walking directly toward Claire with unyielding authority.
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It was Arthur Sterling, the chief estate manager and lead legal counsel for the prestigious Vance Family Trust.
👉 Keep reading to find out why the estate manager interrupted the public execution.
