Chapter 10 - Calling Out The Deceitful Stepfamily
While standing in the tense classroom, Mark’s phone buzzed aggressively with an incoming call from his current wife, Elena.
He hit speakerphone so the entire room could hear, letting the digital signal ring out across the silent space.
“Mark! Why are you ignoring my texts? You need to pay the remaining balance on my boutique credit card immediately!” Elena snapped.
“I’m a bit busy exposing corruption at Dylan’s school, Elena—the same school where you helped Mrs. Vance filter cash,” Mark replied coldly.
A sharp gasp echoed through the phone line before Elena tried to recover her composure with a forced laugh.
“What on earth are you talking about? You’re delusional! Come home right now and stop making a scene!” she yelled.
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“Pack your bags, Elena; the forensic accountants already traced your embezzlement wire transfers to our joint account,” Mark stated flatly.
The line went dead with a harsh click, leaving only the hum of the classroom fluorescent lights behind.
