Just 40 minutes ago, a shocking piece of news was revealed to the media and public opinion worldwide: Ms. Elena Zhukova – the newlywed wife of media mogul Rupert Murdoch – sadly confirmed that her husband, shortly after their wedding, had secretly drafted and signed a new will. What shocked many people was that Mr. Murdoch decided to leave all his assets to his biological children, and did not mention his current wife in the inheritance section.

Rupert Murdoch, now 93 years old, was once the powerful Chairman of the Fox and News Corp media groups – empires that shaped American and world media for decades. Although he had been through many marriages, his marriage to Elena Zhukova – a 67-year-old Russian biologist – was considered an admirable emotional turning point in his life in the final years of his life. However, the latest developments have cast a dark shadow over this seemingly perfect love affair.

A close source said that the will was signed by Mr. Murdoch just a few days after the wedding ceremony was held privately at his private villa in California. In the will, Rupert Murdoch emphasized his wish that “all assets, ownership in companies, and real estate will be transferred to his biological children to maintain family traditions”. Notably, not a single line in this legal document mentioned his current wife – Ms. Elena – even though the two had just started living together.

Reacting to this information, Ms. Elena Zhukova did not make any official statement to the media, but according to a close friend, she felt “sad, surprised and somewhat disappointed”. According to some unofficial sources, Ms. Zhukova once thought that the two had mutual understanding and trust, and that not being mentioned in the will made her feel excluded from the future of her beloved husband.

The online community immediately exploded in controversy. One side argued that Murdoch had every right to decide on his assets and that it was understandable that he wanted his children to inherit. However, many people expressed sympathy for Ms. Elena, saying that she had devoted all her heart to taking care of a man who was near death, but in the end, she was not recognized in any way.

Another detail that caused a stir in public opinion was that Mr. Murdoch may have been influenced by his children – who repeatedly expressed their concerns that Elena would affect the power and huge fortune of the Murdoch family. Over the years, this family has been famous for simmering disputes and conflicts related to inheritance.

It is unclear at this time whether Elena intends to contest or claim any rights from this will. American law allows a spouse to sue to claim a legitimate share of the estate, regardless of what is written in the will. However, any legal action could make the budding marriage more turbulent than ever.

At this time, the only thing that is certain is that the late love of billionaire Rupert Murdoch and Elena Zhukova is facing a major challenge. And once again, the public has witnessed the dark side behind the halo of marriages in the upper class – where money and power are always inseparable from human emotions.