Chapter 3 - The Coward's Arrival
"What the hell is going on here?!"
A loud, booming voice ripped through the stunned crowd of elites. The sea of wealthy guests frantically parted as Richard, the CEO of the tech empire and Samantha’s husband, shoved his way to the center of the marble floor.
He wore a custom-tailored Tom Ford tuxedo, his dark hair perfectly styled, but his arrogant face instantly drained of color the second his eyes landed on the woman in the short black dress.
"Victoria," Richard breathed, his voice trembling with a sudden, violent mixture of guilt and fury.
He quickly dropped to his knees, helping a sobbing, humiliated Samantha off the marble floor. Samantha clung to his tuxedo jacket, pointing a shaking, manicured finger at Victoria.
"She attacked me, Richard!" Samantha cried, playing the ultimate victim despite throwing the first punch. "She snuck into our gala and assaulted me in front of everyone! Have her arrested! Call the police right now!"
Richard stood up, shielding his wife. He glared at Victoria, desperately trying to project the terrifying authority of a billionaire CEO.
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"You are completely insane for showing your face in this city again," Richard hissed, stepping aggressively toward his ex-wife. "There is still an active warrant for your arrest for the millions you embezzled. If you don't turn around and walk out those doors right now, I will personally hand you over to the feds."
👉 Richard thought the threat of prison would make her run, but Victoria’s next move would shatter his entire reality.
