Chapter 8 - The Aftermath
News of Marcus Vance’s spectacular fall from grace spread through the Chicago social scene like wildfire. In the elite circles of corporate finance, reputation is currency, and Marcus was entirely bankrupt.
No reputable firm would hire him. The Vanguard PR disaster was an open secret, and the phrase "expense account fraud" followed him into every interview. He eventually had to sell his Porsche just to cover his legal fees and move into a smaller apartment in a less desirable zip code.
Maya had left the city entirely, moving back to her hometown in Ohio to escape the lawsuit and the humiliation. The fairy tale she thought she was stealing had turned into a nightmare she couldn't outrun.
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As for Elena, she didn't miss a beat.
The tech firm she helped build went public, making her a multi-millionaire in her own right. She moved into a stunning new penthouse with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the lake, free from the ghosts of a broken marriage.
