welcome to story tales please like this video And subscribe to story tales I hope you enjoy the story let's begin the late afternoon sun cast Long Shadows across Ryder Coleman's driveway as he pulled up in his truck 24 hours ahead of schedule the Austin heat pressed against him as he stepped out briefcase in hand a successful meeting in Houston had wrapped early giving him a chance to surprise brenn maybe they could grab dinner at that new place downtown she'd been wanting to try his boots crunched on the gravel as he approached their modern ranch style
home the house stood as a testament to his hard work every beam every nail paid for with sweat and determination 15 years of building his construction company from nothing and now Coleman construction was one of the most respected firms in Central Texas he remembered the days of working double shifts coming home with hands raw from labor while Brin complained about the long hours she'd wanted uccess but never understood the cost of building Something Real the scent of crepe myrtles drifted on the breeze as Ryder walked up The Path something felled off the garden lights were
on though it wasn't Dark Yet Brinn always waited until sunset to switch them on she was obsessive about the electric bill despite their comfortable lifestyle then he saw it Chase Latimore's Black Range Rover parked around the corner partially hidden by the neighbor's oak tree that cocky bastard from the gym where Brinn worked out what was he doing here a knot formed in Ryder's stomach as he remembered how Chase had been hovering around Brinn at the neighborhood barbecue last month all smooth talk and manufactured Smiles your wife's got potential Chase had said that day watching Bren
by the pool she bring her by the gym sometime I offer private training sessions the memory made Ryder's jaw clench he should have seen it then the way Chase's eyes lingered too long the slight smirk when Brinn laughed at his jokes the front door was unlocked inside the house was quiet except for muffled sounds from upstairs the air conditioning hummed masking his footsteps as he set his briefcase down slowly his callous hand lingering on the leather handle a half empty wine glass sat on the coffee table an expensive red the kind Brin saved for special
occasions every step up the stairs felt like walking through cement Family Photos lined the wall their wedding day vacation moments that had seemed perfect at the time had she been faking it even then planning her betrayal while smiling for the camera The Sounds grew clearer rhythmic creaking heavy breathing a woman's voice his wife's voice oh God Chase right there the master bedroom door stood slightly ajar late afternoon lights spilling through the Gap their wedding photo hung on the wall beside it mocking him 8 years of marriage reduced to this moment rer pushed the door door
open the hinges didn't make a sound he'd oiled them himself just last weekend another small Act of care for a woman who clearly didn't deserve it time seemed to freeze Brinn and Chase were Tangled in the sheets of the bed Rider had shared with his wife for 8 years their clothes lay scattered across the floor like evidence at a crime scene Chase's designer suit brin's red dress that Ryder had bought her for their anniversary neither of them noticed him at first too lost in their betrayal what the Ryder's voice came out as a growl brin's
eyes snapped open she screamed scrambling to cover herself with the sheets Chase Whirled around his face shifting from Surprise to something darker the fitness trainer's muscles tensed as he sized up Ryder Ryder you're not supposed to be home until brin's words cut off as Chase leaped from the bed back off man Chase warned stepping forward with his fists raised the fitness influencer's muscles rippled with tension but Ryder saw the fear in his eyes this doesn't have to get ugly in my own house Ryder said his voice deadly quiet in my bed his eyes locked on
to Brin who was frantically pulling on her dress how long baby I can explain Brinn started her voice trembling it's not what you think Chase was just just what rer took a step forward just happened to fall into our bed just happened to chase lunged without warning his right hook catching Ryder on the jaw the punch sent him staggering backward stars exploding behind his eyes before Ryder could regain his balance Chase hit him again a brutal uppercut that snapped his head back the world went dark as Ryder's head cracked against the door frame through the
haze of unconsciousness he heard their voices Chase is he okay oh God there's blood who cares get dressed we need to get out of here but what if he's seriously hurt we should call are you crazy you want cops involved get your stuff now Brin let me at least check if you don't come with me right now I'm gone your choice footsteps wrestling clothes more footsteps fading away a door slamming downstairs the Roar of an engine starting up outside silence when Ryder's eyes finally opened the bedroom was bathed in Twilight light he lay sprawled in
the doorway his head throbbing with each heartbeat the sheets were still Tangled the room wreaking of sex and Betrayal on the nightstand brin's wedding ring gleamed mockingly next to an empty condom rapper he pushed himself up slowly using the wall for support blood had dried on his collar where it had dripped from his Split Lip every movement sent daggers of pain through his skull but the physical Agony was nothing compared to the rage age Building inside him 8 years of marriage 8 years of working his ass off to give her everything she wanted and this
was how she repaid him Ryder walked to the bathroom each step measured and deliberate he stared at his reflection in the mirror the bruise darkening along his jaw the cut on his lip the dangerous glint in his eyes the man looking back at him wasn't the same one who'd walked into this house an hour ago that man had been naive trusting we this wasn't over not by a long shot he washed his face the cold water bringing Clarity in the bedroom he stripped the sheets from the bed and stuffed them in a garbage bag no
need to burn evidence not yet everything would serve a purpose he took photos of the scene with his phone the wine glasses the scattered clothes the condom wrapper documentation was key his phone buzzed a text from Bren I'm staying at leases tonight we need to talk please answer me Ryder didn't respond instead he opened his laptop and began to research Chase Latimore's social media accounts painted a picture of success gym ownership fitness programs motivational speaking photos of him with clients mostly attractive married women videos of workout routines and lifestyle tips but Ryder knew better than
most that social media was just a facade everyone had Secrets everyone had weaknesses he dug deeper court records business filings news articles the Ral Chase Latimore emerg piece by piece former college football player who never made it pro due to a scandal involving steroids three failed businesses before the gym a supplement company that faced FDA violations a personal training app that stole user data and a nutrition coaching service that left clients with eating disorders multiple complaints from former clients about inappropriate behavior and sexual harassment a mountain of debt hidden behind the designer clothes and luxury
car payments two pinning lawsuits from investors alleging fraud a pattern of pursuing wealthy married women then disappearing when things got complicated another text from Brinn please answer me it's not what you think Chase means nothing to me I made a terrible mistake Ryder's laugh was Hollow in the empty house now what he thought he'd seen it with his own eyes felt it with his own fists but Brinn didn't need to know that he was awake aware planning let her think he was still unconscious or too shocked to respond he pulled up their prenuptial agreement reviewing
the infidelity Clauses he'd insisted on including at the time brenn had acted offended that he'd even suggest such a thing don't you trust me she'd asked Tears In Her Eyes now he knew why she'd fought so hard against it the next morning Ryder called his office Sarah clear my schedule for the next few days family emergency of course Mr Coleman is everything all right you don't sound well just a minor accident nothing serious should I reschedule the Miller project meeting push everything back a week and Sarah if my wife calls tell her I'm in meetings
all day of course Mr Coleman he spent the day Gathering evidence the security camera footage from their smart doorbell revealed a pattern Chase's Range Rover appearing every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon leaving 2 hours later credit card statements showed Hotel charges at the Four Seasons expensive dinners at restaurants bin claimed to hate jewelry purchases from Tiffany that she'd never shown him the cloud backup of brinn's tablet yielded a gold mine she'd never been good with technology didn't even know their shared Cloud accounts synchronized her messages the text between her and Chase told the whole story Chase
can't stop thinking about yesterday you're incredible Brin better than his wife Chase no compar harison when can I see you again Brin he's got meetings all week come over Tuesday Ryder downloaded everything organizing it meticulously in encrypted folders evidence was power and he intended to use every bit of it when Bren finally came home that evening Ryder was sitting in his home office perfectly calm she hesitated in the doorway her designer purse clutched like a shield oh God Ryder you're okay she rushed toward him but stopped short when she saw his expression baby we need
to talk about what happened I can explain everything nothing happened he said smoothly I slipped and hit my head must have dreamed the whole thing confusion flickered across her face what unless you have something to tell me brinn's perfectly manicured hands Twisted together her red dress the same one from yesterday was slightly wrinkled I know nothing good Ryder smiled and Brin took a step back then everything's fine how about dinner that new place downtown you wanted to try yeah you want to go to dinner why not unless there's a reason we shouldn't no I just
dinner would be nice for the next two weeks Ryder played the role perfectly he went to work came home on time acted as if nothing had changed he bought Brinn flowers took her to dinner made love to her with mechanical Precision while imagining her destruction Brinn watched him nervously at first but gradually relaxed as the days passed without confrontation she started going out again making excuses about client meetings in yoga classes he knew she was still seeing Chase his private investigator Mike Thompson confirmed their meetings always at the same Motel just outside the city limits
always on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons they're not even trying to be subtle Mike reported showing r or photos of Brin entering room 114 wanted to get AI no need rder studied the photos just keep tracking them I want to know every move they make she's making calls too talking to divorce lawyers Ryder smiled let her she's in for a surprise he used to time to plan Chase's schedule was predictable early morning workouts at his gym protein shake at 10:00 a.m. client meetings in the afternoon every Friday he checked out potential locations for gym expansion trying
to build his Empire on other people money it was almost too easy to create a fake email account and reach out about a promising property the location was perfect an abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of town owned by one of Ryder shell companies from james. Robertson at apexd development.com too chase. ladimore ALB fitness.com Mr Latimore I represent a group of investors interested in expanding Fitness facilities in the Austin area we've identified your brand as a potential partner for new location in our upcoming development the property features 15,000 square ft of customizable space premium location and
significant tax incentives we're offering below Market lease terms for the right partner if you're interested I'd like to show you the site this Friday the location is confidential until our deal is finalized best regards James Robertson Apex Development Group Chase took the bait responding within hours from chase. Latimore at ALB fitness.com too james. Robertson at apexd development.com James very interested in discussing this opportunity Elite Body Fitness is ready to expand and your offer sounds ideal Friday works perfectly send me the address and preferred time best Chase Latimore CEO Elite Body Fitness on a scorching Friday
afternoon Rider watch through binoculars as Chase's Range Rover pulled up to the warehouse the fitness influencer stepped out looking around the empty lot with interest perfect navy suit expensive shoes all bought with other men's money other men's wives Ryder started his truck the toolbox in the back contained everything he needed rope zip ties a first aid kit just in case things got messy time for a business meeting he pulled up just as Chase was peering through the warehouse Windows the gym owner turned at the sound of tires on gravel his expression shifting from professional to
fearful as he recognized Ryder surprised to see me Ryder asked stepping out of his truck thought you'd ghost me like you did my wife Chase backed away hands raised look man I don't want any trouble this was all a misunderstanding funny you didn't mind trouble when you were my wife in my bed Ryder Advance slowly or when you sucker punch me in my own house that was I can explain Brin said you were abusive that you abusive Ryder's laugh was cold is that is that what she told you that's her excuse for spreading her legs
for every fitness trainer with a smooth line she said you controlled her monitored her phone and you believed her did your research on me like I did on you rder pulled out his phone started playing a recording brin's voice filled the air my husband's an idiot here us all day while we have fun God Chase you're so much better than him Chase's back hit the warehouse wall I'll stay away from her I promise we can work this out like businessman like you worked it out with Angela Thompson Rachel Martinez I did my homework chase you
make a habit of this don't you finding vulnerable women feeding them lies about their husbands then moving on when things get complicated the first punch caught Chase in the stomach doubling him over the second crashed into his jaw snapping his head back against the metal wall Chase tried to fight back but Ryder had been ready this time had been training for This Moment Blood sprayed as Rider's fist connected again and again years of construction work had given him hands like steel and he put every ounce of strength behind each blow Chase's expensive suit turned red
his pretty boy face transformed into a mess of blood and bruises when it was over Chase lay curled on the ground spitting blood onto the dusty concrete if I ever see you near her or anyone else's wife again Ryder said quietly I'll finish what we started today and Chase the next time won't be just fists understand Chase nodded weakly good Ryder straightened his shirt oh and one more thing I'd start looking for opportunities in other cities Austin isn't big enough for both of us you've got 48 hours to clear out of town where these get
sent to everyone on your contact list he dropped a manila envelope next to Chase inside were photos of him with various married clients in compromising positions along with documentation of his financial fraud you can't chase started I can and I will clocks ticking he drove home in silence his bruised Knuckles throbbing in time with his heartbeat phase one was complete Chase would run cowards always did now was time to deal with bran the real work was just beginning on the drive home Ryder's phone buzzed repeatedly messages from Bren where are you you left work early
please call me back Chase just called what did you do answer me Ryder smiled as he pulled into their driveway the sun was setting painting the sky blood red perfect timing he'd let her stew in uncertainty for a while inside Bren was pacing the living room she froze when she saw him her eyes widening at his bruised Knuckles and the spots of blood on his shirt what did you do to him she demanded her voice shaking business meeting Ryder walked past her to the bar poured himself two fingers fingers of whiskey discussing gym expansion opportunities
he said you threatened him that you that I what rder turned fixing her with a cold stare that I caught him my wife that I found out about all your little afternoon meetings at the Four Seasons the color drained from brinn's face you you've been spying on me spying he pulled out his phone started playing one of her recordings her moans filled the room followed by Chase's voice calling her baby stop it she lunged for the phone but Ryder held it Out Of Reach what's wrong isn't this what you wanted to humiliate me to someone
else in our bed it wasn't like that chase understood me he listened to me when was the last time you really listened when was the last time you earned it Ryder's voice was Ice while I was building a future for us you were spreading your legs for a con man don't talk to me like that brinn's hand came up to slap him but Ryder caught her wrist no more games in no more lies he released her arm I want you out of this house by morning you can't do that this is my home too check
the prenup infidelity Clause section three the house is mine everything is mine I'll fight you she threatened I'll tell everyone what an abusive bastard you are rder laughed go ahead I've got video of every time Chase came here every Hotel receipt every text message where you bragged about cheating on me try to fight me and I'll make sure everyone knows exactly what kind of woman you are tears stream down brin's face please Ryder we can work this out I'll do counseling anything like he worked it out with Chase tell me did he promise to leave
his wife for you too what Chase isn't understanding dawned on her face he's married 5 years two kids but I'm sure you were special different from all the other wives he seduced Ryder finished his whis pack your things Bren game's over she fled upstairs sobbing Ryder sat in his office listening to her move around the bedroom drawers opening and closing hangers scraping in the closet the sound of her expensive life being packed away his phone buzzed again a message from his Pi Chase just bought a plane ticket to Miami leaving tonight rter type back keep
tracking him want to make sure he doesn't get Brave 3 hours later Brin dragg her suitcases downstairs her makeup was smeared her perfect facade cracked where am I supposed to go not my problem rer didn't look up from his laptop though I hear Chase is heading to Miami maybe he'll let you crash on his couch if his wife doesn't mind brin's shoulders slumped I really loved you once you know no you love what I could give you there's a difference he finally met her eyes goodbye Brin the door closed behind her with a final click
ryer sat in the darkness listening to her car start up and drive away 8 years of marriage ended in a single day but this wasn't the end it was just the beginning Chase was running Brinn was broken but Ryder wasn't finished yet not by a long shot he opened his laptop and began typing to all contact subject important announcement regarding Elite Body Fitness he smiled as he composed the email that would destroy Chase's reputation in the fitness industry sometimes Revenge was best served digitally the meeting with his lawyer went exactly as Ryder expected Robert Chin's
office overlooked downtown Austin its leather chairs and mahogany desk designed to intimidate but Ryder wasn't here to be intimidated the prenup is Ironclad Robert said spreading documents across his desk infidelity Clause documented evidence abandonment of marital home she doesn't have a leg to stand on her lawyer disagrees Ryder handed over a letter he'd received that morning they're claiming emotional abuse and coercion Robert scanned the document then laughed let me guess Diana Marshall she always tries this approach he tossed the letter aside we have video evidence of her bringing a man into your home hotel receipts
text messages they're trying to muddy the waters how fast can we move I can file today but Ryder Robert leaned forward are you sure you want to go nuclear some clients prefer a quiet settlement Ryder's smile was cold she didn't want quiet when she was around behind my back why should I give her quiet now back at his office Ryder reviewed the financial documents spread across his desk joint accounts credit cards investment portfolios their entire Financial life laid bare in spreadsheets and bank statements 10 years of Building Wealth together all of it protected by the
prenup she signed with a smile his office phone rang sir his assistant Sarah's voice was tense Mrs Coleman is here she's quite insistent send her in Sarah and call security have them on standby Brinn burst through the door like a hurricane in designer clothes clutching papers in her manicured hands her face was flushed with anger tears threatening to spill from her eyes what the hell is this she slammed the papers on his desk my cards are to cined the accounts are frozen I can't even buy groceries Ryder leaned back in his chair studying her the
pr address was new probably bought with his money while she was sleeping with Chase sit down Brin I will not sit down how dare you either sit down and discuss this civy or Security will escort you out your choice she sat smoothing her dress with Trembling Hands you can't do this to me actually I can and I have he picked picked up the paper sheet thrown down these accounts they're mine your name was only on them as a courtesy I'm your wife soon to be ex-wife he pulled out another document remember this the prup you
signed that thing is worthless I'll fight it with what money Ryder's smile was cold your boyfriend Chase last I heard he's got his own financial problems leave Chase out of this like you left him out of our bedroom bin flinched that was I made a mistake we can work through this work through it Ryder laughed the sound harsh in the quiet office like couples counseling share our feelings about how you another man in our bed stop it she stood up pacing you're being cruel cruel he opened his laptop turned it toward her security footage played
Chase's car pulling into their driveway Tim stamp after time stamp was I cruel when I worked 60h hour weeks to build this company when I gave you everything you wanted you didn't give me what I needed she spun to face him you were never there always working always at meetings building an empire for us his fist slammed the desk everything I did was for our future some future living with a workaholic who cared more about contracts than his wife as opposed to a fitness trainer who cares more about married women's bank accounts than their husbands
brinn's face paled what are you talking about oh you didn't know rder pulled out more papers your precious Chase is quite a history want to see the other wives the lawsuits the debts you're lying am I he started laying down photos Chase with other women all married all wealthy Angela Thompson Rachel Martinez Sarah Blackwood all clients at his gym all married all convinced their husbands were neglecting them stop it brin's voice was barely a whisper he has a type you know bored housewives with Rich husbands easy marks for a guy with abs and a smooth
line about understanding their needs shut up she tried to grab the photos but Ryder was faster what's wrong don't like seeing the truth about your soulmate at least he listen to me he made me feel special special Ryder's laugh was bitter let's see how special you feel after tonight something in his tone made her pause what's happening tonight the country club dinner remember the one you helped Plan before you started sleeping with your trainer you wouldn't when what tell our friends the truth show them who you really are I'll stop you how it's already in
motion he checked his watch in fact you might want to check social media the first pose should be going up right about now brenn grabbed her phone hands shaking as she scrolled her face went from Angry to horrified oh god what have you done the Country Club's private dining room buzzed with conversation as Austin's Elite gathered for what they thought was a regular dinner party crystal glasses clinked jewelry sparkled under soft lighting and the air was thick with expensive perfume Ryder darling Margaret Henderson air kissed his cheek where's brenn she never misses these gatherings she'll
be here in spirit Ryder said guiding Margaret to receip very much in spirit Thomas Wright the club manager approached discreetly everything's prepared is requested Mr Coleman the AV system is ready perfect Ryder slipped him an envelope remember no interruptions once we start the guests settled in around the massive oak table the Hendersons fresh from their European Vacation the patels still glowing from their daughter's wedding the Moors arguing in whispers about James's latest sports car purchase all the pillars of their Social Circle all about to witness the fall of one of their own the wine is
divine Jane Patel remarked swirling her glass though I must say I'm surprised Bren let you choose she's usually so particular about these things brin's been particular about many things lately Ryder replied standing to address the room which brings me to tonight's Main Event oh is this about the charity gala Margaret leaned forward eagerly brin's been so secretive about the planning not exactly Ryder nodded to Thomas who dimmed the lights I'm afraid this is about a different kind of Charity the kind where my wife gave herself freely to another man the projector hummed to life on
the screen security footage showed Brinn and Chase entering their home timestamped just two weeks ago the room fell silent oh my God someone whispered but wait Ryder continued his voice steady there's more ladies I believe some of you know Chase ladimore personal trainer at extraordinaire more images appeared Chase with Rachel Martinez in a hotel lobby Chase escorting Sarah Blackwood to his car bank statements showing payments from Married clients for private sessions James Moore stood up abruptly turn it off this is inappropriate sit down James his wife snapped or should we discuss your business trips to
Vegas the room erupted in chaos that bastard trained my wife Robert Henderson's face was purple with rage three times a week his wife shot back like you were ever around to notice Jane Patel was scrolling through her phone frantically these pictures are all over Instagram Twitter too oh God look at the comments this is barbaric Margaret declared but she didn't look away from the screen Ryder How Could You expose this publicly easily Ryder took a sip of wine about as easily as my wife spread her legs for her trainer my daughter goes to that Jim
Sarah Blackwood was saying her voice Rising hysterically everyone will think they'll think exactly what happened Ryder cut in that chase Latimore prayed on married women while their husbands paid his bills his phone buzzed bin calling again he held it up putting it on speaker you evil bastard her voice filled the room I'm getting calls from everyone the country club board is revoking my membership my clients are cancelling contracts karma's a big isn't it Ryder smiled at his stunned guests almost as big a as my wife I'll destroy you for this Brin screamed I'll tell everyone
what you're really like go ahead tell them how I built a company from nothing how I gave you everything you wanted how I caught you your trainer in our bed the call cut off abruptly well Margaret said into the silence I suppose we can cancel the couple spa day next week nervous laughter rippled through the room but the damage was done phones were out messages flying between Social Circles by morning brin's carefully curated world would be ashes dessert anyone Ryder asked pleasantly the chef prepared brin's favorite Humble Pie the aftermath was more spectacular than even
Ryder had anticipated by midnight # Elite bodyfitness was trending locally on social media by morning Chase's remaining clients had fled and his invest ERS were calling emergency meetings Brin showed up at his office again the next day a shadow of her former self gone was the designer dress replaced by simple jeans and a blouse her eyes were red from crying her hands shaking as she gripped her purse why her voice cracked why humiliate me like this humiliate you rder looked up from his desk I simply told the truth you did the humiliating yourself I've lost
everything my friends won't speak to me clients are cancelling the country club tragic he turned back to his computer how's Chase taking the news oh wait he's probably too busy packing for Miami he won't answer my calls she sank into a chair his wife did you send her the evidence too I didn't have to seems she had her own suspicions amazing what a few viral posts can do I made a mistake she whispered one mistake three months of mistakes he corrected 14 Hotel visits 27 training sessions want me to continue tear stream down her face
what do you want from me nothing you're nothing to me now he pressed his Intercom Security please escort Miz Anderson out Anderson you're using my maiden name the Coleman name meant something before you dragged it through the dirt he didn't look up as security arrived goodbye Bren that evening Ryder sat in his home office reviewing the aftermath of his plan the local news had picked up the story Fitness gurus Empire crumbles a mid Scandal Chase's gym was facing bankruptcy brin's interior design business was in Ruins his phone kept buzzing with messages Margaret Henderson simply shocked
though I always said that chase was too handsome to be trusted James Moore brutal but Justified drink soon Jane Patel did you know he was sleeping with half the Tennis Club and finally Bren again please I'm staying at a motel I can't afford anything else just talk to me he deleted them all without responding some betrayals couldn't be forgiven some wounds could only be repaid in kind a new email popped up from his lawyer subject divorce proceedings update Rider Diana Marshall withdrew as brin's Council your evidence package was in her words too overwhelming to mount
an effective defense brin's new lawyer is requesting a meeting to discuss settlement terms they're prepared to accept the prenup conditions in full want to proceed Robert Ryder's response was immediate Robert no settlement no deals take everything she wanted to destroy what we built let her see how it feels to lose it all rder he walked out to the patio bourbon in hand the Austin night was warm Stars scattered across the sky like broken glass in the distance the city's lights twinkled life moving on without Brin without Chase tomorrow would bring new challenges Chase might have
fled to Miami but his problems were just beginning and Bren she was learning that Karma had a particularly vicious sense of timing the night stretched out before him full of possibilities Revenge he discovered was a dish best served systematically with careful planning and perfect timing and he was just getting started the morning sun painted Austin Skyline in shades of Amber as Ryder Coleman stood at the construction site where he'd first confronted Chase 6 months had passed since that morning when he' caught them in his bed 6 months of calculated Revenge each move planned with surgical
Precision the concrete still bore faint rust colored stains from their encounter a reminder that some debts could only be paid in blood his phone buzzed a news alert from Miami local gym owner arrested on tax fraud charges a smile crept across his face right on schedule Frank Martinez his site Foreman for 15 years approached with a hard hat Mr Coleman the demolition crews ready just waiting on your word how long have you worked for me Frank going on 15 years now sir ever wonder why I bought this particular Warehouse empty for years bad location for
development Frank shifted uncomfortably heard some rumors about what happened here about that gym owner sometimes Frank a man needs to tear something down before he can build something better Ryder put on the hard hat start with the East wall I want to watch this place come down the warehouse had served its purpose soon it would become Vista Heights luxury condos for Austin's Elite the same people who had once welcomed Brinn into their Circle would live here walking daily over the ground where her lover had bled his phone rang a number he'd been expecting Mrs Latimore
he answered I trust you receive my package every detail Chase's wife's voice crackled with controlled Fury the offshore accounts the shell companies the cash deposits how long have you known about all this long enough to make sure it would stick Ryder watched the demolition crew setting charges your husband was careless got sloppy hiding his tracks 15 women her voice broke slightly 15 married women he while I was at home with her children he had a system find wealthy women exploit their vulnerabilities hide the profits offshore your husband wasn't just a trainer Mrs Latimore he was
a predator the da says it's airtight tax fraud money laundering theft by deception she paused why help me you didn't have to send me those records let's call it professional courtesy one wrong spouse to another you won't get away this time I'm taking everything the house the cars custody of our kids Justice comes in many forms Mrs Latimore I wish you luck with the divorce Mr Coleman her voice softened thank you for bringing this to light for helping me see the truth the truth has a way of rising to the surface eventually he hung up
as the first demolition charges went off the warehouse's East wall collapsed in a thunderous Roar dust billowing into the morning air Frank handed Ryder a bottle of water as they watched the structure crumble got something else you might want to see sir Frank pulled out his tablet just hit the news the headline made riters day even better Elite Body Fitness Empire crumbles owner faces federal charges the article was comprehensive Miami based Fitness entrepreneur Chase Latimore was arrested this morning on multiple federal charges including tax fraud money laundering and theft by deception sources close to the
investigation reveal a pattern of targeting wealthy married women through his Fitness businesses allegedly using romantic relationships to gain access to financial information quite a fall Frank commented from Fitness Guru to federal prison everything falls eventually Frank it's just a matter of timing back at his office Sarah intercepted him before he reached his door sir you need to see these she handed him a stack of messages the first was from Chase himself you ruined me you bastard this this was all you rer type back you ruined yourself I just expose the truth I'll tell everyone how
you set me up how you trapped me from prison good luck with that conjugal visits are limited I hear he blocked the number and turned to the next message an email from Chase's lawyer subject propos settlement offer Mr Coleman my client is willing to make a public apology and admission of guilt regarding his affair with your ex-wife in exchange for your withholding certain financial documents from federal prosecutors please consider this offer carefully Bernard Weinstein Esq riter's response was brief Mr Weinstein those documents are already with the FBI IRS and Miami day DA's office your client's
offer is 6 months too late no deals Ryder Coleman CEO Coleman construction Sarah appeared in his doorway again sir detective Morrison from Miami PD is online one says it's about Mr Latimore's arrest put him through rer picked up the phone detective Mr Coleman the detective's voice was Gruff hell of a paper trail you sent us tax fraud going back five years hidden accounts in three countries just doing my civic duty right the detective chuckled nothing to do with him sleeping with your wife ex-wife and my personal history with Mr Latimore is irrelevant to his crimes
of course a pause he's looking at 7 to 10 years might get less with a plea deal make sure he serves everyday detective men like Chase Latimore Don't Change they just find new victims after hanging up Ryder pulled up the surveillance report on Brin his sources painted a satisfying picture of her new life a small apartment in North Austin working as a receptionist at budget Furniture Outlet her interior design business had imploded when their Social Circle turned against her no one would hire the woman at the center of Austin's biggest Society Scandal his intercom buzzed
sir your ex-wife is here not interested she says she won't leave until you see her should I call security Ryder side Give Me 2 minutes then send her in and have security standing by he used the time to pull up certain files on his computer when Brinn entered she was a shadow of her former self the designer clothes were gone replaced by off- theack business casual dark circles ringed her eyes visible even under makeup you had him arrested she said without Preamble the federal government had him arrested I merely provided evidence of his crimes evidence
you spent months Gathering planning this whole time did you really think I'd let him get away with it Roder leaned back studying her either of you Brin sank into the visitor's chair her hands trembling he's facing prison time real prison along with his other victims you mean rder turned his monitor toward her showing mug shots of Chase and handcuffs the other wives he seduced while stealing their husbands money I didn't know about the others her voice cracked about any of it really he pulled up a text conversation on his screen let's refresh your memory March
15th you to chase another lonely wife today how do you keep track he scrolled down his response don't worry baby you're my favorite Mark color drain from brinn's face where did you get those Chase wasn't very techsavvy didn't even password protect his cloud backup Ryder smiled coldly want to see what else he said about you to his real girlfriend in Miami stop it this Austin job is perfect Ryder read aloud Rich developer's wife bored out of her mind she actually thinks I'm in love with her he looked up should I continue you're enjoying this aren't
you brin's voice Bo Harden watching everything burn everything you built on lies yes I am he leaned forward how's the new job budget Furniture treating you well you know damn well how it is her fingers dug into the chair's armrests I could barely make rent all my clients found out who you really are he pulled up a social media post showing her former interior design website now plastered with one star reviews funny how truth has a way of destroying carefully built lies eyes I made a mistake she leaned forward desperate one stupid mistake haven't I
suffered enough have you he stood walking to his office window let's review shall we you destroyed our marriage humiliated me in my own home planned to take half my company in the divorce he turned back to her and you'd have gotten away with it too if I hadn't come home early that day what do you want from me blood I want nothing from you you're nothing to me he returned to his desk we're done here I loved you once she whispered did you know that no you love what I could give you there's a difference
he pressed the Intercom Security please escort Miz Anderson out there's that name again she stood shakily why do you keep calling me that because brenn Coleman died the day she brought another man into our bed he didn't look up as two security guards entered goodbye Bren after she left Ryder opened his email a new message from Chase's wife's lawyer demanded his attention subject asset seizure update Mr Coleman the court has frozen all assets pending investigation including the offshore accounts you helped us locate Chase won't be able to touch any of the money he stole the
da is offering a plea deal 5 to 7 years with full restitution to victims given the overwhelming evidence they expect he'll take it your assistance in this matter has been invaluable best regard s James Martinez escue another email arrived from his own lawyer subject final divorce terms writer it's done Court signed off on everything this morning the prenup held up beautifully Brinn gets nothing except her personal effects and the Lexus which we've already documented is worth less than the outstanding loan her lawyer made one last attempt with the emotional distress angle but judge Thompson shut
it down hard called it a transparent attempt to profit from admitted infidelity you're officially divorced congratulations Robert a text message lit up his phone they're asking for visitors at the Detention Center please Ryder 5 minutes Chasey typed back conjugal visits are for wives try asking Mrs lmore I hear she's feeling generous with the divorce settlement the sun was setting as Ryder drove back to the construction site the warehouse was completely demolished now nothing but rubble and memories tomorrow tomorrow the foundation work would begin for Vista Heights he walked through the debris remembering Chase's face as
he begged for mercy the stains on the concrete were gone now wiped Away by demolition charges but the memory remained Crystal Clear Ryder's phone buzzed with a news alert from the Miami Herald Fitness Guru pleads guilty Chase Latimore accept 7-year sentence the attached article included Chase's police booking photo designer St double replaced by genuine Scruff Hollow eyes staring into the camera the man who' once graced fitness magazine covers now wore orange prison scrubs Frank approached with building plans final approval came through for Vista Heights we can start foundation work tomorrow change of plans Ryder traced
a line across the blueprint at a fitness center on the ground floor state of the art equipment floor to ceiling Windows right where the old Warehouse stood Frank smiled knowing ly that's cold boss just good business Frank people need somewhere to work out now that Elite Body Fitness is gone his phone rang a Miami number he didn't recognize Mr Coleman Chase's voice was barely recognizable they're moving me to federal prison next week calling to confess your sins I want you to know something chase is voice hardened everything you did destroying my business turning my wife
against me it won't bring Brin back you still don't get it rer watched the sunet over his construction site this was never about getting her back this was about Justice 7 years of my life one year for every year of my marriage you help destroy seems fair Ryder's voice was Ice how's the prison gym Chase still doing those private training sessions the line went dead another text came through from Bren I'm leaving Austin starting over somewhere else I just wanted you to know he typed back don't don't forget to update your business cards it's Anderson
now remember her response came quickly you really are a monster no just a man who keeps his promises till death do us part remember those vows you broke back in his truck Ryder pulled out a small voice recorder he kept it all these months saving it for this moment he pressed play and brinn's voice filled the cab I Bren Anderson take you Ryder Coleman he deleted the recording some memories need needed to be erased completely at home he poured himself a bourbon and opened his laptop One Last Time emails flooded his inbox from the country
club board membership reinstated brinn's name removed permanently from his lawyer final divorce papers ready for archives from Chase's wife's attorney asset seizure complete restitution payment scheduled from local news requests for comment on Chase's sentencing he answered none of them instead he opened his company's Financial records Coleman construction stock had risen 15% since the Scandal broke apparently Austin's Elite appreciated a man who fought back against betrayal a final message from an unknown number you'll regret this someday Ryder smiled and typed back already due should have hit you harder that first day he walked out to his
balcony looking over the city he'd helped build the site of his old Warehouse was was barely visible in the distance soon to be transformed into a monument to his revenge trust he learned was earned Through Blood and pain love was a weapon wielded by the weak but Revenge Revenge was an art form best served with patience and precision the ruins of his enemies lay behind him a testament to the price of betrayal a head stretched Endless Possibilities unmarred by weakness or Mercy tomorrow construction would begin on Vista Heights but tonight tonight he would Savor the
destruction of those who had wronged him Chase would rot in federal prison Brin would Fade Into Obscurity another Fallen socialite in a city that collected them and Ryder Coleman he would continue building growing stronger harder his company would expand his influence would grow and anyone who thought to cross him would remember the fate of Chase Latimore and Bren Anderson some men sought forgiveness others like Ryder knew that true peace came not from turning the other cheek but from making sure your enemies never Dar to strike again he finished his Bourbon and smiled at the Setting
Sun the game was over he had won and he'd never looked back