Chapter 4: The Divorce of the Century
The divorce proceedings were not a battle; they were an execution. Isabella’s legal team tried to argue for a massive settlement, citing the prenuptial agreement. But Julian had a trump card: the "Morality Clause."
He presented the evidence of the embezzlement, the framing of the waitress, and the psychological impact on their son. The judge, seeing the clear pattern of malice, shredded the settlement request.
Isabella was left with nothing but her personal belongings. No alimony, no mansion in the Hamptons, no access to the trust. The woman who had treated the world like a game of chess had finally been checkmated.
During the final hearing, Isabella tried one last time to appeal to Julian. "Julian, think about our life! Think about everything we built!"
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Julian stopped at the courtroom door, his eyes hard. "We didn't build a life, Isabella. You built a theater, and you forced us to be your audience. The show is over."
He walked out, leaving her standing in the aisle, the reality of her new, impoverished existence finally crashing down upon her.
