Chapter 5: The First Strike
Chapter 5: The First Strike
Jonathan expected a lawsuit.
He expected money demands.
He expected negotiation.
He was wrong.
Nathaniel didn't attack his company.
He attacked his reputation.
Within twenty-four hours:
Investors froze accounts.
Business partners canceled contracts.
News outlets exposed his affair.
Jonathan watched his empire collapse.
"Who does he think he is?"
His mistress looked terrified.
"Jonathan..."
"What?"
"Maybe you shouldn't have hurt Grace."
He turned toward her.
"You’re defending her?"
She touched the emerald necklace.
Then froze.
Because the necklace was suddenly worthless.
The public discovered where it came from.
A stolen family heirloom.
And now everyone knew.
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The woman wearing it was not the victim.
She was part of the crime.
