Chapter 2 - Elena Reveals The Federal Seal Of The Trust
Elena held the thick legal envelope steady in her hand as the morning sunlight caught the gold foil stamping.
The official seal of the United States Federal District Court gleamed brightly against the dark blue leather folder.
Brad took a slow step backward on the polished oak flooring, his face completely draining of color.
Victoria dropped her teacup onto the kitchen island, the shattering porcelain echoing sharply through the quiet room.
“That... that seal belongs to the federal asset management division,” Brad stammered, his voice losing all its previous arrogance.
Elena didn't blink, her gaze fixed entirely on the two people who had humiliated her for months.
“You thought I was staying here because I had nowhere else to go,” Elena said, her voice eerily calm and collected.
“Put that away, Elena, let’s talk about this like civilized adults,” Victoria whispered, her hands shaking visibly.
“Civilized? You watched him throw a dirty rag in my face while laughing in your silk robe,” Elena replied coldly.
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She slid the golden latch of the envelope open, preparing to unveil the documents that would ruin them completely.
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