The Infidelity Clause

His lead attorney didn’t answer immediately.

That terrified him more than anything.

Miriam continued.

“The clause states that if the controlling shareholder of Vale Capital engages in documented extramarital relationships during the marriage, and those relationships are proven by clear evidence, the protection provisions of the prenuptial agreement become void.”

Sloane’s smile disappeared.

Richard laughed.

A forced laugh.

“That’s ridiculous.”

“There’s more,” Miriam said.

The judge nodded.

“Continue.”

She turned another page.

“The clause further provides that voting shares held by the offending spouse shall be transferred into an irrevocable family trust for the benefit of any biological children resulting from the marriage.”

The silence became absolute.

Richard’s attorney suddenly looked sick.

I knew why.