Chapter 3: The Honeymoon That Never Happened
Chapter 3: The Honeymoon That Never Happened
Two days later, Daniel and Carmen arrived at the airport expecting to leave for their luxury honeymoon in Italy.
Instead, federal investigators were waiting beside the departure gate.
"Mr. Carter?"
Daniel smiled politely.
"Yes?"
"We need to ask you several questions."
Carmen immediately demanded lawyers.
Bianca tried walking away.
No one left.
Within hours, search warrants were executed at every Carter-owned office.
Computers were seized.
Financial records disappeared into evidence boxes.
Employees began cooperating almost immediately.
One accountant quietly admitted,
"I've been waiting years for someone to investigate."
The investigation spread faster than anyone expected.
Banks froze accounts.
Business partners canceled contracts.
News outlets began reporting allegations of fraud, tax evasion, and financial misconduct.
Daniel called Sofia eighteen times.
She never answered.
He sent flowers.
She donated them to a hospital.
He sent apologies.
Her lawyer responded instead.
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For the first time since their wedding, Daniel understood something.
His marriage had ended the moment he chose silence outside that hotel room.
