Chapter 4: The Woman Behind Isabella
Three days later, Marcus discovered the missing piece.
The investigation revealed Isabella had received several large payments through a hidden account.
But the account owner was not Isabella.
It belonged to someone unexpected.
Victor Thorne.
Marcus’s uncle.
The man who had helped build the Thorne Corporation.
The man who had always smiled during family dinners.
The man who had recently criticized Marcus for choosing Khloe over “a more suitable woman.”
Marcus stared at the documents.
He felt betrayed.
Not by money.
Not by business.
By family.
When Victor arrived at the office, Marcus didn’t waste time.
“You paid Isabella.”
Victor remained calm.
“You finally found out.”
Marcus’s expression hardened.
“Why?”
Victor looked out the window.
“Because you ruined everything your father built.”
“You mean because I married someone I love?”
Victor laughed.
“You were supposed to marry Isabella. She understood this family.”
Marcus stepped closer.
“No. She understood power.”
Victor’s silence confirmed everything.
The plan was simple.
Destroy Khloe’s reputation.
Create a divorce.
Make Marcus vulnerable.
Then take control of the company.
But Victor underestimated one thing.
Khloe wasn’t weak.
And Marcus wasn’t the same man anymore.
Before leaving, Marcus placed the documents on the table.
“You didn’t just attack my wife.”
He paused.
“You attacked my child.”
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For the first time, Victor looked uncertain.
Because he realized he had crossed a line even he couldn’t undo.
