On my wedding day, my husband’s ex showed up at our bridal car and said, ‘Let me ride with you.’ He answered, ‘Laurel, just shift over a little so she can fit.’ I stepped out of the bridal car in my wedding gown and walked back into my parents’ house.

humorless laugh.

“He still thinks I own your shares.”

“Apparently.”

My phone vibrated again.

This time, a photo appeared.

Ethan and Vanessa posed together at our reception, holding champagne glasses.

Vanessa carried my bridal bouquet.

Ethan had captioned it:

Looks like somebody knows how to enjoy herself.

I examined the photo for several moments before sending it to Rebecca.

“Preserve that, too.”

At eight the following morning, I received updated findings from the accountants.

They’d uncovered another $116,000 in unauthorized reimbursements directed to accounts Ethan controlled.

The supporting receipts