CHAPTER 2— THE TRUTH BEHIND THE MARRIAGE
CHAPTER 2 — THE TRUTH BEHIND THE MARRIAGE
Lucas refused to believe it.
“You planned this?” he snapped.
I didn’t answer immediately.
Instead, I slid a folder across the table.
Inside: marriage contracts, corporate filings, and hidden acquisition documents signed years ago.
Helen’s hands shook as she read.
“This… this can’t be legal,” she whispered.
My lawyer answered calmly:
“It is. Everything was executed under full compliance. Mr. Lucas was simply… unaware of the controlling structure.”
Sophie turned pale.
“You used him?” she asked.
I looked at her directly.
“No.”
A pause.
“I let him reveal himself.”
Lucas slammed his hand on the table.
“You married me just to destroy me?”
I leaned back.
“No, Lucas. I married you because I wanted to see what kind of man builds power on arrogance alone.”
“And now I know.”
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Silence filled the room.
Heavy. Final.
