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Chapter 59
Dorothy continued to reminisce as she sat beside Lilian in the car.The closer they got to the courthouse, the more her mind returned to the previous night.If Raphael had not ruined everything with that ridiculous argument, things might have turned out very differently.She might already have slept with Jake Ashford.The thought came back so clearly that Dorothy almost sighed.She remembered Jake's face, his gentle manner, his attentiveness, and the way he had always known how to make her feel special.Raphael had ruined the entire evening.If he had simply kept quiet and trusted her, she would have been free to enjoy herself.Then another thought crossed her mind.Would sleeping with Jake have made her feel guilty toward Raphael?Of course not.Dorothy did not even hesitate over the answer.Why should she feel guilty?If she had wanted to cheat on Raphael and sleep with her former lover, there had to be a reason.And in Dorothy's mind, there was a perfectly good reason.Raphael had
Chapter 58
Dorothy stepped out of the house with complete confidence.Marvin watched from the doorway as she entered her car."Remember what we discussed," he called after her.Dorothy lowered the window."I remember.""The car."She rolled her eyes."I'll see what I can do."Marvin grinned."Don't come back without it."Dorothy shook her head and drove away.She had no intention of letting Raphael dictate anything to her.In her mind, this entire situation was still a battle of wills.And she knew how to win.She had spent years studying Raphael's weaknesses.She knew how much he loved her.She knew how afraid he was of losing her.She knew that whenever she became distant, he became desperate.That was why she was certain this divorce was nothing more than another attempt to frighten her into obedience.He wanted her to apologize.He wanted her to promise to change.He wanted her to become more submissive.Fine.She would let him believe he had won.Then, at the right moment, she would turn ev
Chapter 57
The next few days brought one unpleasant surprise after another for the Brooks family.Marvin's second car was collected.Then one of his credit cards stopped working.Then another.When he called the bank, he was informed that the account had been placed under review because the source of the funds and recent transactions required authorization from the account holder.The account holder.Raphael.Marvin sat behind his desk, staring at his phone in disbelief."How can he do this?"Nobody answered.He called Dorothy."Did you know about this?""Know about what?""My cards.""What about them?""They're blocked."Dorothy's face tightened."What?""Every card Raphael gave me."She became silent.Marvin continued angrily."He has cut me off completely."Dorothy tried to remain calm."Maybe it's temporary.""Temporary?""Yes.""He has taken two cars already."Dorothy had no answer."And I can't access the money he used to give me."Marvin stood up."I have people waiting for money. I owe t
Chapter 56
The owner of the property arrived less than an hour later.Raphael stood beside his assistant as an older man stepped out of his vehicle and looked toward the land."You are Mr. Foster?""Yes."The man smiled politely."I've heard quite a lot about you."Raphael did not respond to that.He looked across the property again.The land was large enough to support farming, storage facilities, several buildings, and additional structures if necessary. Most importantly, it was far enough from the city to provide privacy.There was also a reliable water source.That mattered more than anything else."I want the property," Raphael said.The owner raised his eyebrows."You haven't even negotiated.""I've already decided."His assistant handed the man a folder."The purchase terms are inside."The owner opened it and studied the documents.After several minutes, he looked up."You are serious.""Very."They discussed the final details, and before sunset, Raphael had instructed his assistant to b
Chapter 55
By the following afternoon, the situation inside the Brooks household had become unbearable.Marvin had barely slept.Every time his phone vibrated, he expected another warning from the people demanding their money.He had spent years living without thinking about consequences.Money came.Money went.If he wanted a new phone, he bought it.If he wanted expensive clothes, he bought them.If he wanted to take several women out for the night, he paid for everything without checking the cost.If his friends needed money, he gave it to them.If his gang needed money for something, he contributed.He had never asked where the money came from.He simply knew that his sister's husband had plenty of it.Now, for the first time, he was being forced to understand what life looked like without Raphael's money.His phone rang.Marvin immediately answered."Hello?""Where's my money?"Marvin swallowed."I told you I'm working on it.""You've been saying that for days.""I'll pay.""You have until
Chapter 54
The next morning, Marvin received a call that made his stomach tighten.It was one of the men he had been associating with for years."Marvin, where is the money?"Marvin sat on the edge of his bed."What money?""Don't play with me.""I told you I'd pay you.""You told me that last week."Marvin rubbed his forehead."I'll get it.""When?""Soon.""How soon?"Marvin hesitated."I don't know."There was a long silence."You've been spending money like you own the city," the man said. "Now you're telling me you don't have it?"Marvin's jaw tightened."I said I'll get it.""You better."The call ended.Marvin stared at his phone.His heart was pounding.He had never imagined reaching this point.For years, money had never been a problem.If he needed it, Dorothy would ask Raphael.If Dorothy needed more, Raphael provided it.There had always been another transfer.Another gift.Another solution.But now there was nothing.Marvin quickly opened his banking application.The balance was sti
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