Chapter 23 At The Fletcher Group headquarters. Thurston had been living at the office for the past two days. Though Jane never spelled out how he could make it right, he knew exactly what would appease her—and he knew just where to aim his frustration. Grabbing his car keys, he
Chapter 22 Kingsley’s knuckles turned white as he gripped the termination report. He then snatched up the divorce agreement from the table. Seeing the clause stating she wanted nothing-a complete, clean break-he didn’t say a word. He only barked, “Pen p> Shane hurriedly handed him a pen. Kingsley aggressively scrawled
Chapter 21 That afternoon, as soon as Lucy returned to Jane’s house, she found that Jane had already booked a divorce lawyer for her. When the lawyer asked about her demands, Lucy answered with calm resolve. “I don’t want anything. I just want a clean break p> The Sherwood family’s
Chapter 20 But now, she had to end it with her own hands. Her heart felt clenched by an invisible fist, hurting so much she could barely breathe. Jane, unable to let her go alone, put on a gown and stayed by her side. As the operating room doors slid
Chapter 19 That night, Jane received a message from Raymond. The abortion was scheduled for the next morning, deliberately timed to avoid Kingsley. In the living room, Lucy sat on the sofa playing with one-year-old Molly. Jane stood still, watching the heartwarming scene, suddenly losing the courage to bring up
Chapter 18 Jane watched Lucy fall asleep before quietly backing out of the bedroom. With phone in hand, she walked into the study, her mind already working on how to find a reliable hospital beyond the Sherwoods’ influence. She didn’t have those connections personally, but her uncle, Raymond, did. She
Chapter 17 In the afternoon, Jane accompanied Lucy through a series of checkups. The doctor stated that both the mother and the baby were currently in good health, but Jane, still worried, pressed further. “Her morning sickness is extremely severe; she vomits everything she eats. Her body can’t sustain this
Chapter 16 A wry smile touched her lips. Perhaps she had done too many bad things in a past life, and now she had to pay for them, piece by piece. The two women held each other in silence, letting time flow slowly around them. When Jane went to the
Chapter 15 In the UK, the moment Kingsley hung up, he dialed Shane’s number. Shane picked up immediately, his voice as respectful as ever. “Mr. Sherwood p> “Pass a message to every major hospital,” Kingsley’s voice was hard as flint. “Anyone who dares to perform an abortion for Lucy is
Chapter 14 Jane could no longer control her temper, her voice trembling with accusation. “Lucy hasn’t contacted me because Kingsley wouldn’t allow it! Kingsley is a jerk!” She cursed through gritted teeth. Thurston gently patted her back, agreeing, “He’s a beast in a human suit!” He lowered his head to
Chapter 13 Thurston moved quickly, and Nike’s efficiency was equally impressive. When Nike called, Thurston answered on speakerphone in the car. “Mr. Fletcher,” Nike’s voice filled the cabin. “I’ve checked. Mrs. Sherwood never boarded the plane. Only Mr. Sherwood boarded. He simply bought two tickets p> “Then where is she?”
Chapter 12 As a servant, Paula had no choice but to agree. “Yes, sir p> Kingsley’s right eyelid twitched violently, and the ominous feeling in his gut intensified. He deepened his voice, issuing a stark warning. “Watch her. If she goes missing, you can all pack your bags and retire
Chapter 11 When Thurston called Kingsley, the latter was mid-flight, his phone in airplane mode and unreachable. He switched tactics and dialed Shane, who picked up almost immediately. “Mr. Fletcher,” Shane greeted, his voice respectful. Thurston didn’t waste time on pleasantries. “Where is Kingsley p> “Abroad,” Shane replied, recalling Kingsley’s
Chapter 10 Time dragged on. Four days later, Lucy was still confined to the bedroom. She was visibly wasting away, her face gaunt and her cheekbones prominent. It wasn’t that she didn’t want to eat; her sense of smell had become agonizingly acute. The slightest whiff of food triggered violent
Chapter 9 It was past 11:00 PM when Kingsley emerged from the study. His eyes swept over the hallway, littered with smashed albums and the torn-down wedding portrait. He gave a calm order to the servant standing by the door: “Have someone clear this out tomorrow. Throw it all in
Chapter 8 Taking a deep drag, Kingsley let the smoke wash over his throat before instructing the driver, “Back to The Vista Gardens p> “Yes, sir.” The driver started the engine immediately. Kingsley leaned back against the leather seat, his gaze drifting to the blurring streetscape outside. The white smoke
Chapter 7 In the afternoon, Kingsley visited the prison. Partly because Harland insisted on seeing him, and partly because a debt from seven years ago was due for a final accounting. Through the glass of the visitation room, the moment Harland saw him, his eyes lit up like a sudden
Chapter 6 The next morning, the headlines across every major media outlet were identical: Harland Lynwood, General Manager of The Lynwood Group, had been arrested by police on suspicion of homicide, with irrefutable evidence cited. The Lynwood Group’s stock, which had just shown signs of recovery, plummeted instantly, crashing like
Chapter 5 The moment Kingsley shook her off, it was as if every ounce of strength had been drained from Lucy’s body. Her heart had already shattered the instant she realized she was nothing more than a pawn in his revenge scheme. For three whole years, Kingsley had played the
Chapter 4 On the drive over, Thurston had already investigated the full backstory. Years ago, Lucy’s father Harland Lynwood set a deadly trap that led to a car crash for the Mason family of three p> Joyce Mason, the only survivor, was left in a vegetative state and has been