“All financial support ends immediately. Existing contracts are terminated. Legal action for assault and financial damages will proceed.”
Evelyn grabbed Daniel’s arm.
“Do something!”
But there was nothing left to do.
For the first time, Daniel looked genuinely afraid.
“Please,” he said. “We can work this out.”
I slipped my wedding ring from my finger and placed it on the entry table.
“We already did.”
The locksmith changed the locks.
Evelyn screamed.
Daniel begged.
Neither mattered anymore.
Three months later, I sold the mansion.
Not because I needed the money.
Because some places remember pain too well.
Daniel’s company collapsed after investors disappeared.