“You planned a home together. That sounds fairly intentional.”

Bianca turned toward me.

“You wanted to destroy everything.”

I shook my head.

“I didn’t write your messages. I didn’t move the money. I didn’t create those documents. I simply stopped protecting you from your own decisions.”

When His Professional Life Began Asking Questions

Adrian still believed his position at Northstar would protect him.

It didn’t.

Margaret’s management company had already begun the normal compliance review for Northstar’s upcoming lease renewal.

During that process, reviewers identified irregular corporate expenses connected to vendors associated with Bianca’s agency.

Several travel expenses also lacked proper explanations.

The issue moved to Northstar’s board.

Adrian was placed on administrative leave while an independent review proceeded.

When I explained that, his expression hardened.

“You’re using that building to destroy my career.”

“No. Your employer is reviewing its own records.”

His anger faded almost instantly.

He sat down.

Then came the sentence I had expected eventually.

“Think about the children.”

I looked toward my SUV.

Micah and Tessa were now with our longtime neighbor, Mrs. Caldwell, whom I had called before arriving because I didn’t want them standing in the middle of an adult conflict.

“I have been thinking about them the entire time.”

“They shouldn’t see their father lose everything.”

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