My husband repeatedly sla:pped me in the face over a trivial matter. The next morning, he saw a lavish feast and said, “It’s good that you’ve finally come to your senses!” But he panicked and nearly fainted from shock after seeing the guests seated at the table…

are for the assault charges. The fraud charges are much worse.”

Mr. Hale slid several papers across the table.

“The bank investigation is complete,” he announced. “Business expansion loans were secured using forged collateral under Mrs. Mercer’s identity.”

Victor swallowed hard.

“Daniel told me she approved everything,” he admitted shakily. “He said she continue reading …