HER HUSBAND STATIONED TWENTY ARMED MEN OUTSIDE THE DELIVERY ROOM—BUT HIS WIFE WAS ALREADY TEARING DOWN HIS EMPIRE FROM 30,000 FEET

That evening, she attended the dinner beside Ricardo. She smiled at investors, discussed tax incentives, and corrected a financial forecast while her husband rested a hand beneath the table on her knee as though nothing had changed.

By the time dessert arrived, Victoria had already made one decision.

She would not cry.

Crying would alert him.

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