Chapter 5
By ten o'clock that evening, a private Gulfstream jet cut through the stormy night sky toward Manhattan.
Inside the luxurious leather cabin, Clara sat by the window sipping a warm cup of herbal tea.
Her emerald green dress was comfortable, though the faint red mark on her cheek remained as a reminder.
Arthur sat across from her, reviewing a stack of legal documents on his tablet display.
"The divorce papers will be served to Ethan's legal team at the holding facility tomorrow morning," Arthur reported.
"I've also secured a permanent restraining order covering you and the baby."
Clara looked out at the glowing lights of the American coastline miles below the cloud cover.
"Did we secure the deeds to the Hamptons estate, Dad?" Clara asked softly.
"Everything has been seized by the receiver," Arthur confirmed with a sharp nod.
"Ethan's personal accounts are frozen, and his law license will be revoked by the state bar by noon."
A soft chime echoed through the cabin speakers as the pilot announced their approach to JFK International Airport.
Clara set her teacup down, feeling the heavy burden of her toxic marriage finally lifting from her shoulders.
"Thank you, Dad," Clara said, her dark eyes shining with quiet strength.
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"For coming through the door when I needed you most."
"I will always come through that door for you, Clara," Arthur replied with unwavering conviction.
