Chapter 5 - The Corporate Trap
The day before the wedding arrived with a heavy, gray autumn sky.
Gavin came over to my penthouse carrying a bottle of expensive champagne and a sleek leather folder.
"Everything is ready for tomorrow, gorgeous," Gavin said, kissing my cheek.
"Just sign these final corporate restructuring papers so my father's accountants can approve the marriage license."
I looked at the documents.
They were designed to strip my agency of all its liquid assets and transfer them to a shell company controlled by Elijah Herndon.
I smiled sweetly and picked up a golden fountain pen.
"Anything for our future, Gavin," I whispered.
I signed my name across the dotted line with absolute calm.
Gavin beamed with triumphant greed, believing he had just won the ultimate prize.
He didn't realize that Marcus had already filed a preemptive federal injunction three hours earlier.
The signature I had just provided was legally tied to a defunct, bankrupt subsidiary filled with millions in unpaid tax liabilities.
Gavin had legally adopted a mountain of debt disguised as a fortune.
He packed the folder into his briefcase, kissing me again before rushing out the door to celebrate with his parents.
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I watched him leave from my balcony, a cold smile touching my lips.
Tomorrow, the illusion ends.
