CHAPTER 8 â The Public Confrontation

At a major business event, Isabella returned.
She walked into the ballroom wearing confidence like armor.
âI came here to expose Marcus Thorne.â
The room became silent.
She accused him of corruption.
She accused him of hiding secrets.
Then Marcus appeared.
Calm.
Controlled.
Behind him was a large screen.
The documents appeared.
Her fake contracts.
Her illegal transactions.
Her messages.
Her plan.
Isabella froze.
âYouâŠâ
Marcus looked at her.
âYou wanted evidence.â
May you like
He paused.
âNow you have it.â