Marcus and Jade fell apart far faster than either of them had imagined.
The law struck first.
Marcus was charged not only with embezzlement, but also with forgery and the illegal transfer of marital assets. Jade's role in the string of scams he had carried out was exposed soon after. The evidence against them was overwhelming. There was no room left for denial.
In the end, Marcus received a twelve-year prison sentence and was ordered to repay every cent of the illicit gains.
Jade, as an accomplice, was sentenced to five years.
But prison was only the beginning of their downfall.
I did nothing underhanded. I simply asked Edward to make copies of the court ruling and mail them to their hometowns, including the neighborhood committee, the village office, and every close relative they ha
