A wealthy husband pressured his wife into having an abortion so he could live freely with his young mistress. The wife secretly escaped and returned ten years later for revenge, leaving him bankrupt.

Sarah began to quietly pull the strings. She leaked useful information to investors and editors through unfair terms. She recommended loyal contractors who would later reveal the truth about David’s mismanagement to the banks.

While she was at it, she played her role perfectly: serious, distant, professional. When David finally began to show his interest, he invited her to dinner. She accepted, sitting in front of him and remaining calm where he tried to captivate her, completely oblivious to irony. “You remind me of someone I knew once,” he said with a mournful smile.

Sarah smiled slightly. “I hope he remembers you fondly.”

The first domino had already fallen.

It happened gradually, just as Sarah had planned.
David’s investors began to pull out. His credit line froze after an audit revealed discrepancies in his financial statements. Several of his luxury properties remained unsold due to changes in the market, and his outstanding assets were suddenly wiped out.

Tiffany, now in her early thirties and accustomed to the life of luxury, became panicky. When David confessed that he might have to sell the Beverly Hills mansion, she flew into a rage, accusing him of lying, cheating on her, and ruining her life. After weeks, she left, taking the few jewels she could see.

As the walls closed in, David received a notification: S. Collins Designs had canceled all current contracts with Adams Estates. The letter was polite but concise. Desperate, he stormed into Sarah’s office in Seattle, still not knowing who she was.

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