Chapter 1: The Most Expensive Mistake He Ever Made
My husband called me "the most expensive mistake I ever made" in front of 400 people and kissed his mistress.
He had no idea I held the deeds to his entire life.
They all expected me to break down in tears.
Instead, a quiet smile crossed my face.
Because Adrian had completely forgotten the most crucial detail.
The massive corporation he ran.
The sprawling luxury estate.
The private jet waiting on the tarmac.
Even the sleek Bentley his mistress drove to the event.
None of it belonged to him.
It was all owned and controlled by my family's holding company.
I turned around, stepped out into the cool night air, and pulled out my phone.
"Prepare the immediate termination papers for Adrian Vale," I told my attorney.
I took a slow breath and added three more words: "Take back everything."
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Thirty short minutes later, his phone rang on stage during his victory speech.
I watched through the glass as the color drained from his face and his knees buckled.
