Chapter 4: The Digital Dismantling
"But... the records... she's listed as staff," Chloe stammered, her hands shaking so violently she dropped her designer clutch.
Julian sighed, pulling his phone from his pocket. He wasn't calling an Uber for a night out; he was pulling up the security footage feed and the real-time background check his legal team had been running since they met Chloe six months ago.
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"The maid status was a test, Chloe," Julian said, his voice devoid of the affection she had relied upon. "One you failed spectacularly. My mother isn't just the matriarch of this estate; she’s the primary shareholder of the Sterling Trust. Every insult you just hurled is documented. Every demand you’ve made for my assets has been tracked."
He pointed his finger toward the foyer. "Your bags are already at the gate. My security team is waiting. You aren't leaving as a girlfriend; you're leaving as a persona non grata in every circle that matters in this city."
