Chapter 13 - THE FALL OF DANIEL MERCER
The legal proceedings continued.
Daniel's reputation suffered.
Several investors withdrew.
Rebecca's consulting arrangements became the subject of further scrutiny.
The business faced restructuring.
Eventually, Daniel agreed to a settlement that recognized my financial contributions and resolved the marital property dispute.
The terms weren't perfect.
But they were fair enough for me to move forward.
I kept the house.
My vehicle.
And received compensation connected to the company.
The divorce became final on a rainy Thursday.
Emily handed me the signed documents.
“Congratulations.”
I stared at them.
Then laughed.
“That's a strange thing to say.”
She smiled.
“Maybe.”
I looked down.
Then whispered:
May you like
“Thank you.”
For the first time in twelve years, my future belonged to me.
