Chapter 10 - A Dangerous Bargain
Victoria laughed—a sharp, hysterical sound that echoed off the high ceiling of the foyer. She made no attempt to deny it anymore, instead stepping forward with an air of arrogant entitlement, reminding Richard of her family’s immense legal power, their prenup, and her ironclad control over their combined assets and custody agreements. She hissed that if Richard tried to ruin her public image or send her to prison, she would drag him down with her, using her influence to strip him of his parental rights and leave him penniless. Elena watched in amazement as Victoria tried to manipulate the situation even in total defeat, treating human lives like chess pieces. But Richard stepped closer to his wife, his posture rigid and resolute, stating that his son's safety meant more to him than any fortune or social standing. He pulled a folded document from his breast pocket—not a divorce paper, but a formal confession drafted by his corporate attorney, alongside a notification of immediate police dispatch. Victoria’s eyes darted toward the heavy front doors as the distant wail of sirens began to pierce the quiet suburban night.
