Chapter 3 - The Frozen Assets
Olivia stared at the security chief in absolute horror.
"What do you mean he used the cartel?" she demanded, her hands shaking uncontrollably.
Alexander guided her to a plush velvet sofa and ordered his security team to lock down the building.
He explained that Liam had recently taken a massive, off-the-books loan to fund his luxurious new lifestyle with Khloe.
The money came from a very dangerous syndicate operating quietly out of Miami.
"Liam promised them the patent as collateral," Alexander explained gently.
"Now that he realizes you own it, he is using their hackers to freeze your life until you surrender."
Olivia wrapped her arms protectively around her pregnant belly.
She was suddenly entirely penniless, carrying twins, and targeted by dangerous criminals.
"I will not give him the code," she whispered fiercely.
"I will not let him win after everything he put me through."
Alexander knelt in front of her, his dark eyes filled with genuine admiration.
"You are staying here with me until this is completely resolved," he insisted.
"I have the best cybersecurity team in the world working to unfreeze your assets right now."
Olivia nodded, feeling a strange sense of comfort in his commanding presence.
For the first time in six months, she did not feel like she was fighting her battles completely alone.
The next morning, Olivia woke up in a luxurious guest room with a stunning view of Central Park.
She walked out into the massive living room, finding Alexander already awake and drinking coffee.
Before he could say good morning, the private elevator chimed loudly.
The heavy metal doors slid open to reveal a sight that left Olivia completely speechless.
Khloe Monroe was standing in the foyer, her expensive designer dress torn and covered in dirt.
Her makeup was smeared from crying, and she was violently trembling.
"Please help me," the young model sobbed, collapsing onto the marble floor.
Olivia instinctively stepped forward, but Alexander held out a hand to stop her.
"Why are you here, Khloe?" Alexander demanded coldly.
Khloe looked up, her face pale with pure terror.
"Liam found out about the patent, and he has completely lost his mind."
"He locked me in the penthouse, but I managed to escape through the service elevator."
Olivia felt a sudden pang of pity for the girl who had stolen her husband.
But before Olivia could offer her a glass of water, Alexander's security chief grabbed Khloe's designer purse.
He dumped the contents onto the floor, revealing a blinking black tracking device.
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"She didn't escape," the security chief shouted.
"She led them right to us."
