Even worse for Christopher, the mansion—which my family trust had funded entirely—was legally secured under my sole ownership, leaving him without any legal right to keep his mistress there. Chloe walked confidently into the office behind him, apparently expecting to take over the master suite, only to discover Christopher shaking uncontrollably as he stared hopelessly at the legal documents.
The fragile world he had recklessly constructed during seven days of arrogance had fallen apart completely, leaving him exposed, legally defenseless, and financially devastated.
