The Infidelity Clause

courtroom grew quieter.

Even Richard’s attorneys began flipping through their copies.

I watched confusion spread across their faces.

Richard leaned forward.

“What are they talking about?”

His lead attorney didn’t answer immediately.

That terrified him more than anything.

Miriam continued.

“The clause states that if the controlling shareholder of Vale Capital engages in documented extramarital relationships during the marriage, and those relationships are proven by clear evidence, the protection provisions of the prenuptial agreement become void.”

Sloane’s smile disappeared.

Richard laughed.

A forced laugh.

“That’s ridiculous.”

“There’s more,” Miriam said.