After signing the divorce papers, my mother-in-law gave me 24 hours to leave. I opened the safe, grabbed documents, and called a luxury car. She sneered, “Trying to show off now?” I smiled. “Tomorrow, you’ll understand exactly why.”

From this moment forward, you are no longer part of this family.”

Then she looked toward the staircase.

“I expect you to collect your personal belongings and leave tonight.”

I stared at her.

She continued.

“You may take your clothing and personal items. But company documents, blueprints, digital drives, or anything connected to Vanguard stays here unless you can prove it belongs exclusively to you.”

Mila finally laughed.

“I suppose we should start calling you Miss Sutton again.”

She glanced at me with a satisfied smile.

“Good luck starting over.