Adrian spun toward her in fury.
“Shut up!”
But by then, everything was already over.
That very night, the wedding was canceled.
By Monday morning, Adrian had been removed as CEO pending investigation.
By Friday, prosecutors had obtained the forged authorizations, concealed transfers, and stolen records now sitting in their possession.
Adrian attempted to negotiate.
At first, he offered money.
Then he pleaded for a chance to see me.
After that, he thre:atened a custody fight.
But the judge examined the fra:ud, the public deception, and the hidden assets that rightfully belonged to his own daughter.
In the end, he was granted supervised visitation only.
Six months later, I stood on the balcony of the penthouse Adrian once promised I would never be able to keep.