Chapter 4 - The Courtroom Doors

The morning of the hearing, the courthouse steps were swarming with financial reporters. Rumors of a massive corporate divorce had leaked to the press.
Julian arrived in a fleet of black SUVs, stepping out with Clara on his arm. He waved to the cameras, playing the part of the handsome, unstoppable CEO.
Then, my car pulled up.
I didn't step out looking like a broken, discarded wife. I wore a razor-sharp white blazer and tailored trousers. Beside me was Leo, looking like a miniature James Bond in his custom navy suit.
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"Mrs. Vance! Are you prepared to lose everything?" a reporter shouted.
I didn't answer. I just held my head high, squeezed Leo’s hand, and walked through the heavy oak doors. Today was not about losing. Today was about taking it all back.