removed from the ownership structure before anyone began investigating.
A few days later, Marcus unexpectedly contacted me.
“Sofia, can we talk?”
I looked at his message for a long time.
Then I shared it with Victoria.
With appropriate precautions in place, we arranged a meeting in a public location.
Richard remained nearby.
When Marcus arrived, he looked nervous.
He couldn’t meet my eyes.
I sat across from him.
“Why did you want to see me?”
He swallowed.
“Julian told me you’re asking questions.”
“Yes.”
He looked toward the window.
“Sofia, things have gotten complicated.”
I leaned forward.
“Then stop making them complicated. Tell me the truth.”
Marcus rubbed his hands together.
For several seconds, he remained silent.
Then he whispered,
“Julian is planning to divorce you. He wants your company shares.”
“I already know.”
His eyes widened.
“You know?”
“Yes. I also know about Vanessa.”
He stared at me.
“And
