Chapter 16 - Victoria Attempts To Negotiate A Desperate Settlement Deal
Desperate and starving, Victoria waited outside the Manhattan corporate building where Elena’s headquarters were located.
When Elena stepped out of a black luxury sedan escorted by private security, Victoria rushed forward past the barriers.
“Elena! Please, you have to help me! I have nowhere to live and my bank accounts are completely locked!” Victoria begged.
Elena stopped, looking down at Victoria with a completely neutral expression devoid of any anger or pity.
“You helped Brad humiliate me and steal from my company, Victoria; did you think there would be no consequences?” Elena asked.
“I cooperated with the feds! I gave them everything they needed to put Brad away!” Victoria cried pathetically.
“That saved you from prison time, but it doesn't buy back your old life,” Elena replied firmly.
“Just give me enough money for a plane ticket home... please, I’m begging you!” Victoria sobbed openly on the sidewalk.
Elena signaled her security team to step back, reaching into her designer handbag to pull out a plain white envelope.
May you like
She tossed it onto the concrete sidewalk near Victoria’s feet before stepping past her toward the revolving glass doors.
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