Chapter 7 - Julian’s Warning
The hospital room door clicked open softly, interrupting Meline’s racing thoughts. A tall, commanding figure stepped inside. Julian Mercer. A titan in New York’s corporate and financial sector, Julian was a man whose presence usually commanded absolute silence in boardrooms across the city. Yet, as he approached her bedside, his sharp features held an expression of rare, genuine concern.
“Julian?” Meline rasped out, her voice thick with confusion. “What are you doing here?”
He pulled a chair close to the bed and sat down smoothly. “I was at the courthouse when you collapsed, Meline. And I made sure you were brought to a secure facility.”
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Meline looked away, fighting back tears. “You must know about the federal files... about Grayson.”
Julian’s gaze hardened into pure steel. “I know far more than you realize. Your husband isn't just under federal investigation for routine tax discrepancies; he is orchestrating a complete corporate liquidation, and he structured those fraudulent filings specifically to shift total criminal blame onto your shoulders.” Julian leaned forward, his voice dropping to an intense whisper. “He didn't just break your heart, Meline. He intentionally targeted you to take a prison sentence so he could walk away scot-free.”
