The shredded investigation remained on Alexander's desk for three days.
Elena found herself looking at it—the torn pieces of paper that had represented control and leverage and predatory behavior—and realizing that destroying evidence wasn't the same as destroying the crime.
The investigation had happened.
The manipulation had happened.
Tearing up the documents didn't erase what he'd done or what she'd endured.
But it was a start.
The new contract was signed by both lawyers on Monday morning.
Sarah Chen walked Elena through every change.
The romantic feelings clause was removed—Section 4.1 was officially dead.
The termination payment was now unconditional; she would receive it regardless of circumstances.
She had legal rights as his spouse, including spousal support if the
