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Chapter 16: FROM WEALTH TO NOTHING

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DANIEL'S POV

I was on my laptop, going through some emails when a notification popped up. A new mail. It had been months since I received one on this device, so my curiosity got the better of me. I clicked on it, half-expecting another spam message, but my heart stopped when I saw the content.

It was a court summons. Emma was filing for a divorce.

“What?” I shouted, my voice echoing through the room.

The door burst open, and Veronica rushed in. “What’s up, baby?” she asked, her tone laced with concern.

I was still staring at the screen, reading and rereading the message to ensure I wasn’t imagining things.

“Daniel, what is going on?” Veronica pressed, moving closer.

I finally turned to her, my face flushed with anger and disbelief. “Emma… she’s taking me to court. She wants a divorce!”

Veronica’s eyes widened in surprise. “Oh my God,” she whispered. “So, what are you planning to do?”

“I don’t know!” I snapped, pacing around the room. “This can’t happen. A divorce would cost me everyth
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