CHAPTER 4 — The Woman Who Lost Everything
Three weeks later…
The courtroom was packed.
Reporters filled every seat.
Everyone wanted to see the woman who believed money could erase consequences.
Isabella Rossi entered wearing a simple black suit.
No designer gown.
No jewelry.
No powerful friends beside her.
Only silence.
Her lawyer approached the judge.
“Your Honor, my client deeply regrets—”
A voice interrupted.
“We have video evidence.”
Marcus Thorne walked into the courtroom.
The entire room turned.
But he wasn’t alone.
Beside him was Khloe.
Her pregnancy was still visible.
But her expression was stronger than ever.
Isabella looked at her.
For a moment…
Something almost like guilt appeared.
Almost.
“Khloe…”
She whispered.
“I never wanted this.”
Khloe looked at her calmly.
“That’s the problem, Isabella.”
“You never wanted the consequences.”
The courtroom became silent.
Khloe continued.
“You wanted my husband.”
“You wanted my life.”
“You wanted everyone to believe your lies.”
She stepped closer.
“But you never considered one thing.”
Isabella looked at her.
“What?”
Khloe’s voice remained steady.
“The truth survives.”
The judge reviewed the evidence.
The security footage.
The medical reports.
The investigation.
The final decision came quickly.
Isabella Rossi was found guilty of assault.
Her reputation.
Her career.
Her social standing.
Everything she built on appearances collapsed.
Outside the courthouse, reporters surrounded Marcus and Khloe.
“Mr. Thorne, do you have anything to say?”
Marcus looked at his wife.
Then placed his hand gently over hers.
“Yes.”
He looked at the cameras.
“Power is not what protects a family.”
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He paused.
“Truth is.”
