The formal eviction from his corporate throne had stripped Zeth of his executive immunity, but it had also removed any remaining reason for him to behave rationally. By mid-afternoon, Victoria arrived at Christian’s estate with a fresh stack of legal documents, her expression unusually grim despite their victory at the board meeting.
"Zeth has officially responded to our divorce petition," Victoria said, spreading the papers across the dining table. "He isn't contesting the dissolution of the marriage anymore. He knows he can’t. But his legal team has pivoted to a scorched-earth strategy regarding Leo. They have filed a comprehensive demand for full, un-sharable custody, alleging that Casel’s current living arrangement constitutes an environment of emotional duress for the child."
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