Chapter 9 - Melissa Helped Build His Illusion

Melissa knew about the LLC.
She designed its logo.
She referred two clients who never signed contracts.
She also knew Grant’s finances were strained.
That explained the dinner.
Melissa had convinced him separating from me would protect his “business upside” before my consulting income grew further.
She had watched too many simplistic divorce videos and misunderstood almost everything.
Grant listened because the advice flattered him.
He imagined he was the entrepreneur protecting future wealth.
In reality, Carter Strategic had no meaningful value.
Northgate-level conspiracy this was not.
Just ego, bad advice, debt, and entitlement.
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Sometimes families break over ordinary selfishness.
No mastermind required.