Her next stop was the law office, where she replicated the incriminating video and penned the allegations. She handed the dossier to her secretary with clear instructions. "Rex is our best divorce attorney. Entrust this to him. I'm seeking a swift divorce."

The secretary, lips quivering, addressed her with concern. "Ms. Fowler?"

Alexis conjured up a semblance of reassurance. "I'm not so easily toppled."

Following this facade of resilience, Alexis felt her energy drain away.

The Fowler residence was vibrant with her children's presence over the weekend, but she returned to the villa in solitude. The greetings of the household staff failed to penetrate her reverie. She sequestered herself within the study.