Chapter 25: Anastasia

"Yes," I say, coldness settling into my own tone. "He signed the paperwork hours ago. Donald delivered it to the prosecutor's office personally to ensure it was filed before the media could catch wind of it."

Arthur shakes his head, a look of disgust crossing his features. He runs a heavy hand over his jaw, his fingers tightening against his skin until it reddens. "I knew the Von family is desperate. I knew they are social climbers who do anything for a dollar. But to throw his own flesh and blood to the wolves just to keep his legal standing clean... it is monstrous."

"It isn't just...