The courtroom fell silent, and I watched as Marcus’s confidence crumbled before my eyes. He shifted uncomfortably in his seat, his face a mask of disbelief and regret.

Sarah continued, “Not only has Marcus attempted to deceive this court by misrepresenting the financial dynamics of the marriage, but he has also engaged in an extramarital affair with one of Katherine’s employees and has embezzled funds from her company.”

With the evidence laid out clearly, the judge had little choice but to rule in my favor. Marcus was ordered to return the stolen funds and relinquish any claim to my assets. The divorce was finalized, but not in the way he had anticipated.