Spencer stared at him.
“You can’t do that.”
“I can, and I will.”
Richard’s voice shook with anger.
“You wanted to protect your inheritance so badly that you risked everything it was supposed to represent.”
Spencer looked toward Chloe.
“Please tell him not to do this.”
Chloe didn’t move.
“I can’t save you from the consequences of your own choices.”
That was the end of the meeting.
There was no dramatic arrest, no triumphant speech, and no instant resolution to every legal question.
There was only a husband who had finally run out of excuses, a father forced to confront the damage caused by his expectations, and a pregnant woman who had decided that protecting her daughter mattered more than preserving appearances.
Over the following weeks, Chloe’s attorney handled the separation. The bakery provided its footage and statement. Dr. Grant supplied the verified medical records. The board conducted its review of Spencer’s conduct under the company’s policies and the signed agreement.
