**Diary Entry**
I watched the door with unblinking focus. Today, the day Id waited for, had finally arrived. Two long years of patience, and now I could settle the score with my husband.
A cold fire burned in my eyes. The sound of the door creaking open made my heart hammer against my ribs. My belongings lay piled on the bed beside a small suitcaseeverything I had left.
A uniformed officer stepped in. Time to go, Margot. I stood, packed swiftly, and strode out without a backward glance.
Cant wait to see your lover, eh? the guard jeered behind me.
I kept my chin high. Their words meant nothing now. Id endured enough.
Memories flashed of three years agowhen James and I were thriving business partners. Success had poisoned him. I knew about his affairs but endured them for the sake of the company.
I trusted him blindly, signing whatever he put in front of me. That trust ruined me. One day, I was accused of fraudframed by my own husband. The trial was a farce. He testified against me, the lawyers were useless, and the judge sentenced me to five years.
Prison hardened me. No longer the naive woman who couldnt fight back, I emerged stronger. Early release for good behavior was just the beginning.
Revenge burned in my chest.
As I collected my things, the guard sneered, Good luck, love. Stepping beyond the gates, I froze. Fear clawed at mewhat if I couldnt go through with it? Then I spotted him, and relief washed over me.
Margot, Edward breathed, pulling me into his arms. I cant believe youre here.
I buried my face in his shoulder, laughing shakily. EdwardJamess oldest friendhad visited me from the start. He knew the truth, believed in me when no one else did. Over time, gratitude turned to love.
I was afraid you wouldnt come, I whispered.
His grip tightened. Never.
I exhaled, breathing in his familiar scent. Through Edward, Id uncovered everything. James had orchestrated my downfall with his mistress, scheming to steal my share of the company.
Now, Id return the favour.
At Edwards flat, I showered, wrapped myself in his robe, and sipped coffee like it was ambrosia. Then, impatient, I demanded, Show me the documents. I need to see it with my own eyes.
Edward studied methis woman hed loved silently for years. His sister, who worked at the company, had slipped forged papers into Jamess stack. Hed signed them without a second thought.
I traced the inked lines that would ruin him. Tell me everything.
Edward knelt beside me, recounting how easily James had fallen into his own trap.
I leaned in, lips brushing his ear. When this is over will you marry me?
He cradled my face. Ive waited years to ask you that.
The next morning, I strode into the companys London office in sharp heels, documents in hand. No one stopped me.
James was on the phone, smirking. pick you up tonight, darling His voice died when he saw me.
You, he hissed, face twisting. Get out.
I smiled sweetly, sliding the papers across his desk. I own half this company now. And these prove youre the real fraud.
His fists clenched. Youre nothing.
No, I corrected. Youre nothing.
Months later, Edward and I married. The courts returned everything James stolethe company, the house, even his car. He vanished, erased from my life.
Justice tasted sweeter than revenge. And love? That was the greatest victory of all.
