Rise of the Formidable Ex-wife (Lucia and Alex) novel Chapter 120

Chapter 120

Marco sat in his study at two

documents covered every

on Lucia’s wedding day surrounded by the fruits of his obsession. Stacks of fabricant face. Bank statements showing suspicious transfers business contracts with forged signatures

email exchanges that painted Alexander Kane as a criminal mastermind.

Each piece of false evidence was a work of art, afted with the precision of a master forger Louis Cade hard cod himself, creating financial records that would make Alexander appear guilty of money laundering, tax evas an international scale.

“Today,” Marco whispered to the empty room. “today everything changes”

His phone buzzed with a message from Louis: “Package delivered to targets. Media contacts primed. Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, and Reuters standing by. Waiting for your signal.”

Marco smiled for the first time in weeks. While Lucia was getting dressed for her wedding, preparing to promise another man. Marco was about to destroy that man’s reputation and freedom.

The timing was perfect. Alexander would be focused on the ceremony, surrounded by guests and media attention. He wouldn’t see the attack coming until it was too late to defend himself.

Marco opened his laptop and began sending the fabricated evidence to carefully selected recipients. First, to Senator Magnus’s office, the same man who had initiated the investigation into Hart Industries. The irony was delicious

The accompanying message was brief and devastating: “Senator Magnus, new evidence has come to light regarding Alexander Kane’s financial dealings. The attached documents suggest criminal activity that demands immediate investigation.”

Next, he sent copies to three major financial news outlets. Each package contained slightly different versions of the evidence, making it appear as though multiple sources had discovered Alexander’s alleged crimes independently.

To James Harrison at the Financial Times: “Confidential documents revealing Alexander Kane’s offshore money laundering operation.”

To Sarah Chen at the Wall Street Journal: “Exclusive evidence of international tax fraud involving Alexander Kane’s European holdings.”

To David Rodriguez at Reuters: “Breaking: Documentation proves Alexander Kane’s involvement in illegal financial schemes.”

Each email contained dozens of fabricated documents. Bank records showing transfers to questionale offshore accounts, business agreements with companies that didn’t exist, correspondence discussing bribes and illegal payments. All of it looked legitimate to anyone who didn’t examine the details too closely.

Marco’s hands trembled as he hit send on each message. Months of planning, weeks of preparation, all leading to this moment. The moment when Alexander Kane’s world would begin to collapse.

His phone rang. James Rodriguez’s voice was urgent when Marco answered.

“Marco, something strange is happening. I’m getting calls from reporters asking about Alexander Kane’s financial dealings. They want to know if we have any comment on allegations of fraud and money laundering.”

“What did you tell them?”

“That we don’t comment on competitors business practices. But Marco, they seem to have specific information. Documents, bank records, email exchanges. Someone has done serious research into Alexander’s operations.

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Marco’s phone buzzed with updates from Louis

“Phase one complete. All major outlets Wave the docoments.

“Financial Times going live with story in one home

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Wall Street Journal preparing expone for evening edition

“Reuters planning breaking news dert for noon

Each message filled Marco with verage satisfachun kieraber wat sted i texty tim sing nete manipulation mus government pressure. Now Marco was returning the favor with meas

At eight AM, Marco received a call that made his heart race wintexam

“Mr. Hart? This is Janet Sullivan from Channel 7 News. We’re foxedgang legans of incara com Alexander Kane. Given your business relationship with Mr. Kane, we’d due for comment on furse

Marco paused, pretending to consider his response. “I’m shocked to her out the dezkon berader presented himself as an ethical businessman. If these accusations de true, I would be tergig resutuling

“Have you ever witnessed any questionable financial practices in your dedings

“I prefer not to speculate about ongoing investigations. But I will say that the bas

seriously.”

The interview was perfect. Marco sounded concerned but not accessory, jehesund by set delen.

a respected businessman commenting on disturbing nem atend a comgaon,

By nine AM, the fabricated evidence was spreading through financid circles like midlice Marco’s phone and with calls from reporters, business associates, and government officides wanting to dne us

Each conversation was another nail in Alexander’s coffin Marco played his role perfectly. The warmer shocked businessman, the responsible CEO who took allegations of financial crimes vero

At ten AM. Marco received the call he’d been waiting for

“Mr. Hart? This is Senator Magnus’s office. The Senator would like to discuss the information je prend Alexander Kane’s financial dealings

“Of course. I’m happy to cooperate with any investigation.

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The Senator is particularly Interested in the international money transfers and offshore account activity. These allegations are extremely serious.”

“I understand. Alexander Kane activities, if proven true, would represent a significant threat to financial market integrity”

“We’ll be in touch soon regarding formal testimony and document authentication.”

Marco hung up the phone and allowed himself moment of pure triumph. Senator Magnus, the same man who had nearly destroyed Hart Industries, was now turning his attention to Alexander Kane.

The beauty of the plan was its timing. While Alexander was standing at the altar promising to love and honor Lucia, his business empire was crumbling under the weight of fabricated scandals. By the time the wedding reception ended, Alexander would be facing congressional investigations and criminal allegations.

Marco pulled up news websites on his computer, watching the story spread across the internet like a virus. Financial blogs were picking up the reports, business forums were discussing the implications, social media was buzzing with speculation about Alexander’s alleged crimes.

Each new article, each shared post, each worried comment from the business community was another victory for Marco’s

revenge.

At Seven AM, his phone rang with the most satisfying call of all.

*

“Marco, it’s Heinrich Muller. I’m calling about the Alexander Kane situation. The allegations in today’s news are extremely concerning.”

“I agree, Heinrich. Very troubling developments.”

“Bergmann Industries is suspending all negotiations with Kane Holdings pending investigation of these accusations. We cannot risk association with potential criminal activity.”

“A prudent decision.”

“I wanted to thank you for the warning you provided several days ago. Your concerns about Alexander’s business practices appear to have been well–founded.”

After Heinrich hung up, Marco received similar calls from business leaders across Europe and Asia. One by one, Alexander’s international partners were distancing themselves from the alleged criminal. Contracts were being suspended, negotiations halted, partnerships dissolved.

By ten am, Alexander Kane’s business empire was in free fall. Stock prices for his various companies plummeted as investors fled in panic. Credit lines were frozen as banks grew nervous about potential criminal liability. Interfational deals worth hundreds of millions of dollars evaporated in the span of hours.

Marco stood at his office window, looking out at the city where Lucia was getting married to a man whose life he had just destroyed. He imagined Alexander standing at the altar, unaware that his world was collapsing while he exchanged vows.

The irony was perfect. Alexander thought he could steal Marco’s wife and destroy his business without consequences. But Marco Hart had learned something important over the past months. In war, the only rule was winning.

And today, Marco had won everything.

His phone buzzed with a final message from Louis: “Mission accomplished. Alexander Kane is finished.”

Marco smiled and typed back: “Phase two begins tonight. Time to reclaim what’s mine.”

Tomorrow, when the full extent of the scandal became clear, Lucia would see Alexander for what Marco knew him to be. A

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raud, aruniatan who had deceived her completely.

And when she did, she would come home where she belonged

The war was almost over.

Marco had just fired the final shot.

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