He’d also misused company resources to pressure me during our divorce.
That proved his biggest mistake.
I hadn’t hacked his emails or stolen records. As a major creditor representative and former company financial consultant, I had legitimate access to documents preserved under the very financing agreement Daniel had signed.
Every finding had supporting records.
And every trail led to his signature.
Vivian studied me like a stranger.
“You planned this.”
“No,” I said. “Daniel did. I just read what he signed.”
Her phone rang.
Then mine.
My attorney, Lena Ortiz, spoke evenly. “The board suspended him pending investigation. They’ve appointed an interim CEO.”
I glanced through the doorway at the marble staircase Vivian had once refused to let me redecorate.
“And the house?”
“Closing cleared. Buyer’s funds are confirmed. Possession transfers Friday.”
“Good.”
Vivian overheard enough.
Her face twisted. “You sold my home to punish me?”
