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Chapter 15 - The Secret MeetingTwo weeks later, in a discreet, high-rise law office overlooking the city skyline, Marcus sat across a polished mahogany table from Elena. She was dressed in an impeccably tailored charcoal suit, looking every bit the ruthless executive rather than the quiet, bruised maid who had scrubbed his floors.

"You're destroying my company," Marcus said quietly, his voice hollow. "The board is in revolt. The stock has plummeted thirty percent since the news broke about Victoria and the kidnapping."

"I am not destroying your company, Mr. Vance. Your own arrogance and poor judgment did that," Elena replied, opening a sleek leather portfolio. "I am simply collecting what is owed. Every dollar of settlement, every asset tied to Victoria’s fraudulent marriage, and full custody of my son."

"Drop the civil suits," Marcus pleaded, leaning forward. "Take half the estate. Take the mansion. Just... let me have visitation rights with the boy. Please. I know I was a monster that night, but I love him."

Elena stared at him for a long, agonizing moment. The silence stretched until Marcus felt like he was suffocating.

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"You want visitation?" Elena asked softly. "You want a connection to my son?"

Marcus nodded eagerly. "Anything. Name your conditions."

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