Chapter 5 - Unraveling The Secret Double Life In Manhattan
By midnight, the opulent wedding estate was entirely empty, stripped of its champagne glasses, floral arrangements, and guests.
Garrison sat alone in the dark mahogany library of the mansion, staring into the flickering embers of the stone fireplace.
His corporate empire, built on high-risk loans and fraudulent marital asset claims, was collapsing faster than a house of cards.
His phone buzzed relentlessly on the antique desk, displaying missed calls from board members, investors, and terrified lawyers.
Clara’s sudden appearance hadn't just ruined his wedding night; it was a calculated tactical strike designed to bankrupt his firm.
He poured himself a glass of whiskey, his hands shaking so violently that the amber liquid sloshed over the rim of the crystal glass.
The prenuptial agreement he had forced Chloe to sign had a hidden clause transferring eighty percent of his voting shares to his spouse.
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If Chloe annulled the marriage due to fraud, her family’s legal team would instantly seize control of his entire corporate portfolio.
He needed to find Clara before sunrise and silence her demands, or his entire professional life would be wiped out forever.
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