He placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. “You are human. But you cut out a disease that would have destroyed everything.”
Attorney Nora approached with a folder.
“The divorce petition is ready,” she said. “With evidence of infidelity and financial crimes, the court will rule swiftly. Do you wish to sign.”
Evelyn inhaled deeply and took the pen. Her signature ended a marriage and began a war.
“Freeze all shared assets,” she said. “He will not touch a single dollar again.”
That night, Evelyn returned to her mansion in the northern suburbs. She barely set her suitcase down before her phone erupted with notifications.
Headlines screamed across every platform.
“HOSPITAL PRESIDENT HUMILIATES YOUNG INTERN IN JEALOUS RAGE.”
“DOCTOR AND WIFE STAGE COUP AGAINST CEO.”
Videos were edited to show her as cold, Adrian as aggressive, Reed as a victim. She dropped onto the sofa, heart pounding. Nora arrived with her laptop open.
“A coordinated smear campaign,” the attorney explained. “Foreign black PR accounts funded by Reed’s hidden reserves.”
Evelyn steadied her voice. “Then we answer publicly. Schedule a press conference. Invite every major network and tabloid.”