Chapter 10
Arthur walked into the penthouse living room, handing Clara a freshly printed legal document bound in heavy dark blue leather.
"The emergency divorce petition has been filed and expedited through the New York family court," Arthur reported calmly.
"By sunrise tomorrow morning, your marriage to Logan Vance will be legally dissolved, and your maiden name fully restored."
Clara opened the leather folder, scanning the legal clauses with a sharp, analytical eye that reflected her father's brilliant business mind.
"And what about sole custody of the child?" Clara asked, her voice carrying a protective, maternal edge.
"Granted in full, with a permanent restraining order prohibiting Logan or Eleanor from ever coming within five hundred miles of you," Arthur assured her.
Clara closed the folder gently, letting out a long, steady breath as the last remaining chains of her past life shattered completely.
"Good," Clara stated firmly, her eyes sparkling with a fierce, renewed sense of purpose.
"Now that my personal life is secure, I want to review the acquisition portfolio for Vance-Sterling Enterprises."
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Arthur raised an eyebrow in genuine paternal admiration, a proud smile breaking across his silver-bearded face.
"You haven't even rested for a single hour, Clara, and already you're planning a corporate hostile takeover," Arthur laughed softly.
