trunk, escorted a sobbing Lydia from the room. He

ust from his suit. He composed himsel

ced on the table earlier, and pulled out a thi

heir fifty-page Marital Assets

28, Section B. The clauses on infidelity and reputational damage. Your father's scand

endix C, the one your mother insisted on adding," she said, her voice devoid of emotion. "The 'mutual destruction' cla

ow account-something he and his mother had bee

the rain lashing against the grounds. "Yes

he legs scraped against the floor

. I know you and Beatriz Lucas are planning to launder my fa

audius realized she wasn't just a surv

e took a step closer, baring his te

aw an hour ago when you t

on the wall. "Cut the network to the

ed to an ominous low red. The signal bars

f malice. "If you won't be a wife, you can be a prisoner. After

shut. The electronic lock clicked

he master bathroom, lifted the heavy marble lid of the toilet tank, and r