Chapter 3 - THE WOMAN BEHIND THE SMILEVanessa had never loved Ethan.
She loved his lifestyle.
His company.
His name.
His money.
Sophia had noticed the signs long before Ethan did.
Vanessa knew exactly which luxury brands Ethan owned.
But she knew nothing about his childhood.
She knew the price of his watch.
But not the name of his first dog.
She knew how to smile at business dinners.
But not how to recognize when he was depressed.
Ethan had once accused Sophia of being too emotional.
Vanessa never cried.
Never argued.
Never demanded anything.
Because she was waiting.
Waiting for the perfect moment.
The moment Ethan trusted her completely.
That moment came after Sophia left.
Vanessa gained access to company accounts.
She began transferring money through fake consulting companies.
Small amounts at first.
Then larger ones.
Millions disappeared.
Ethan noticed nothing.
Until one morning, the company's chief financial officer entered his office.
“We have a problem.”
Ethan looked up.
“What kind of problem?”
The CFO placed a folder on his desk.
“Four million dollars are missing.”
Ethan opened it.
The transfers had all been approved by someone with executive access.
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Someone whose password belonged to Vanessa.
His blood turned cold.
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