I let my husband believe I had paid off his $150,000 debt. The very next morning, I walked downstairs to find his parents cramming my belongings into trash bags. Standing in my own kitchen, dressed in my expensive silk robe, was his mistress. My husband smirked, shoved divorce papers toward me, and said, “You’re useless to me now.”

Elena tore the emerald silk robe off her shoulders as if the fabric were engulfed in flames.

She frantically dug her manicured fingers into the deep front pocket.

She pulled out a small black velvet box and opened it with trembling hands.

Inside the box was a sleek digital flash drive holding every single explicit video she had ever sent to her wealthy fiance.

I had mailed a duplicate copy to his corporate office just twenty minutes ago.

Elena dropped to her knees and let out a blood-curdling scream of pure devastation.

Her billionaire fiance was her only golden ticket to high society.

Julian stepped forward with his face twisted in utter confusion and rage.

What did you just do to her?

I did absolutely nothing that she did not bring upon herself through her own treacherous actions.

Julian slammed his fist down on the marble countertop so hard the coffee mugs rattled.

You are a bitter, jealous woman who is just mad because I am taking everything you own.

I paid your massive business debt off yesterday, I reminded him with a soft and haunting chuckle.

Julian puffed out his chest with sheer, unadulterated arrogance.

You paid it off because you are stupid and desperate for my approval.

I sighed deeply and walked over to the espresso machine to pour myself a fresh cup of coffee.

I did not pay off your debt to the bank, Julian.

I simply purchased the entire debt from your lender using a private shell company.

Julian blinked rapidly as my words slowly processed in his slow mind.

I am no longer your loyal and loving wife.

I am your sole financial creditor.

And you clearly did not read the fine print on the transfer agreement you eagerly signed last week.

The interest rate on your massive loan just legally increased to five hundred percent.

Julian reached into his pocket as his cell phone began to ring with a loud and obnoxious tone.

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He answered the call and listened for exactly three seconds before all the color drained from his face.

The bank representative on the line was informing him that his remaining business assets were currently being frozen by a ruthless collection agency.

Chapter 2 - The Phantom Payment