Chapter 10 - The Corporate Queen
In the months that followed, Ethan and Madison completely turned on each other in federal court, desperately trying to reduce their sentences. They were both found guilty. Ethan was sentenced to twenty-five years in a maximum-security federal prison, completely stripped of his wealth and abandoned by everyone. Madison was sentenced to eight years for her willing participation in the money laundering.
Claire didn't sit around mourning a broken marriage.
She finalized her divorce flawlessly. Using her brilliant financial skills, she officially stepped up as the CEO of her father's company. She completely restructured their assets, leading the corporation to its most profitable, successful year in over a decade.
A year later, the private airfield was bathed in bright, blinding daylight once again.
But this time, there was no betrayal.
Claire confidently walked down the stairs of her private jet, returning from a massive international business summit. She wore a breathtaking, custom-tailored emerald green pantsuit, radiating absolute power, health, and undeniable royalty.
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She was surrounded by loyal friends, loving family, and trusted business partners. She smiled brightly, looking out at the sunlit tarmac, knowing that true power isn't found in saving a toxic marriage—it is found in having the courage to take back your empire and rule it yourself.
Do you think twenty-five years in prison was enough justice for Ethan, or did the cruel husband deserve a harsher punishment for trying to bankrupt his wife?
