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I came back home early with a suitcase full of expensive toys for my son, but I froze when I found him crawling on all four legs like an animal across the living room floor. My mother-in-law was rocking the mistress’s newborn baby in her arms, proudly laughing, “Now this is our real family’s pride.” My husband looked down at the floor, completely silent. I forced a cold smile, asked for a glass of water, and right in front of them, I called the divorce lawyer they never expected would pick up.

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a dime in the divorce.”

I offered her a placid, obedient smile. “Of course, Victoria. I wouldn’t miss it for the world.”

I turned and walked back to my room, pulling my phone from my pocket to text Abigail one final instruction.

The Gala is tomorrow night. Lock the doors.

Chapter 5: The Coup d’État

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