Chapter 8 - The Secret Prenup
Marcus slammed his fist against the medical desk, shattering the plastic clipboard holder into splinters.
"How did she get bail before she was even processed?" Marcus demanded, glaring at the attorney.
The attorney smiled thinly, handing Marcus a heavily redacted legal document from a prominent Wall Street law firm.
"Under paragraph twelve of your prenuptial agreement, Vivian retains sole power of attorney over Chloe's estate if you face criminal allegations," the lawyer stated.
"And ten minutes ago, an anonymous tip was submitted to Child Protective Services accusing YOU of child abuse."
Marcus stared at the document, realizing Vivian had spent months setting a masterclass legal trap for him.
She was trying to strip him of custody, take Chloe's fifty-million-dollar trust fund, and throw him in prison.
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"You have no idea who you're dealing with," Marcus whispered coldly to the attorney.
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