Moments later, phones across the school courtyard began vibrating with breaking news alerts. Beaumont Holding had officially regained control of the Moreau Group, and Julien had been removed as Chairman and CEO effective immediately.

Three black cars arrived carrying lawyers, security officers, and a court bailiff. In front of parents and reporters, Élise’s attorney announced the seizure of assets purchased using Beaumont funds, including the Rolls-Royce, Camille’s villa, and Julien’s corporate authority.

Julien’s confidence disappeared instantly. The man who moments earlier played the powerful executive suddenly looked desperate and small. He tried explaining that his cruel words were only meant to protect the company’s reputation, but Élise no longer cared about excuses.

She calmly reminded him of every betrayal — the affair, the manipulation, the years he secretly prevented her from becoming pregnant, and the way he publicly humiliated her to protect his image. Then she delivered one final sentence: “What I’m doing today is not cruelty. It is an invoice-