Chapter 13 - Lauren Abandons Ship The Second Money Vanishes
The sound of a heavy commercial moving truck rumbling up the Myers Park driveway echoed through the open front doors.
Two burly moving men walked into the grand foyer carrying large cardboard packing boxes.
“Start packing Ms. Pierce’s designer wardrobe and Mr. Walker’s personal belongings,” Marcus instructed the movers.
Lauren screamed in rage, attempting to scratch Derek’s face, but he easily restrained her with minimal effort.
“You ruined my entire career! I had a senior partnership lined up in Atlanta!” Lauren cursed wildly at Grace.
“You earned every single consequence coming your way, Lauren; actions have prices,” Grace replied without emotion.
Ethan scrambled up from the floor, crawling toward Grace to grab the hem of her cardigan.
“Grace... please... think of our five years together! Don't throw it all away over one mistake!” Ethan wept.
Grace pulled her cardigan away from his trembling fingers, stepping back out of his desperate reach.
“It wasn't a mistake, Ethan; it was a choice you made every single day until you thought you were safe,” Grace corrected.
Julian handed Ethan a black fountain pen and the thick stack of divorce and asset waiver documents.
“Sign on every dotted line, Ethan, or we skip the divorce court and send you straight to federal holding,” Julian ordered.
Ethan looked at the pen like it was a loaded weapon, his hands shaking so violently he could barely hold it.
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With a hollow sob, he began signing his name across the papers, weeping as his corporate empire vanished.
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