The night my wife kicked me and my kids out into the storm

“Well, well,” Richard mocked, leaning over Alexander. “Time for early retirement.”

Alexander rasped weakly, maintaining the act. “Richard… you were my friend… I trusted you…”

“Business is business,” Richard laughed, pulling Victoria into a shameless kiss. “And Victoria deserves a real man. Sign.”

The documents were placed on Alexander’s chest. Total transfer of assets. A financial execution.

“I… can’t move my hand,” Alexander muttered.

“I’ll help,” Victoria said sweetly, grabbing his limp hand and forcing a pen between his fingers. “Sign—and it all ends.”

At that moment, Elena burst into the room.