Chapter 3: The Secret Isabella Never Expected
Chapter 3: The Secret Isabella Never Expected
Khloe underwent emergency treatment.
Fortunately, doctors confirmed the baby had survived the attack.
Though she would remain under observation, both mother and child were expected to recover.
Meanwhile, Marcus returned to his office.
Waiting on his desk was a folder from the company's internal compliance division.
It had arrived only hours before the gala.
He had never opened it.
Now he did.
Inside were financial reports linking Isabella to a series of fraudulent charitable foundations.
Millions of dollars donated in Marcus's name had quietly disappeared into shell corporations.
The final page contained a handwritten note from the chief financial officer.
We delayed presenting this until the gala concluded. We believe Ms. Isabella Rossi has been manipulating multiple executives while diverting foundation funds for personal gain. Immediate investigation recommended.
Marcus leaned back in silence.
The attack on Khloe hadn't happened because of jealousy alone.
Khloe had recently insisted on auditing the charity accounts.
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Isabella hadn't wanted a rival.
She wanted to eliminate the one person who was about to uncover her crimes.
