Lily sat in the safe house's darkened room, her fingers clenching around the edges of the papers that were laid out in front of her. Every page demonstrated the labyrinth of falsehoods Daniel had woven throughout his life, not only surrounding their marriage. In front of her was evidence of Carlisle's treachery: offshore accounts, covert transactions, and ties to his criminal network.
Ethan sat across from her, studying every detail with a keen eye. As she came to terms with the reality, his presence served as a stabilizing influence.
Lily whispered, "This isn't just about him cheating on me," in a hollow voice. "Daniel has been helping Carlisle launder money." Every account, every transaction—it all comes back to him.
With a somber gaze, Ethan leaned forward. This indicates that we have power. Daniel will lose everything if we properly expose this, not just his fortune.
