Chapter 4 - The Price of Greed
Raymond didn't utter a single word. He took a heavy step forward and slammed his briefcase down onto the side cabinet. The sharp, echoing thud made Elena jump out of her skin.
Slowly but with absolute intent, he marched toward her, pinning Elena against the wall. His towering frame completely overwhelmed her. With only centimeters separating their faces, Elena could feel his hot, deadly breath. Panic-stricken, she clutched at his shoulders as if to beg for mercy, but it was already too late.
Leaning in close to her ear, Raymond delivered his ultimatum in a low, razor-sharp whisper:
"The prenup is active. You leave with the clothes on your back."
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Without another word, Raymond coldly turned on his heel. He took Lily by the hand and led her out of the room, never casting a single glance backward.
Elena stood paralyzed. Raymond’s words sounded like a death sentence to all the ambitions and schemes she had painstakingly built over the years. Her legs gave out, and her body slid down the wall until she collapsed completely onto the floor. Bitter, belated tears streamed down her cheeks, but this time, there was no one left to pity her.
