Chapter 7
Two weeks later, the front-page headlines of every major financial newspaper in New York blared with the details of the Sterling divorce.
WALL STREET TITAN ETHAN STERLING FACES FEDERAL FRAUD CHARGES AND DIVORCE LITIGATION AFTER MID-WEDDING SCANDAL.
Inside her newly acquired penthouse overlooking Central Park, Clara sipped her morning coffee while reviewing the final settlement documents.
Maya played happily on the Persian rug with her favorite toys, wearing a bright yellow dress that radiated pure, untroubled joy.
The trauma of the wedding reception felt like a distant lifetime ago, replaced by the secure embrace of absolute peace and independence.
A soft knock at the penthouse door announced the arrival of her lead legal counsel, who walked in carrying a thick leather briefcase.
"Good morning, Clara; the federal judge has approved the emergency asset transfer and granted you full, unhindered custody," her lawyer announced.
"Thank you, David; I knew justice would prevail once the forensic evidence was laid out before the court," Clara replied with a serene smile.
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"Ethan's defense team tried to file an injunction, but it was summarily dismissed given the undeniable video proof from the venue," David added.
Clara looked out the panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows at the bustling American city below, feeling like the queen of her own destiny.
