Chapter 424
Chapter 424:
But when he stepped outside, Tessa wasn’t there.
Instead, a stranger was waiting by the exit — a young man in dark glasses, dressed in black.
“You the one who bailed me out?” Fulton grunted, suspicious.
The man gave a single nod and gestured toward the street. A black car with tinted windows was idling at the curb. Without offering a name, he opened the back door and motioned for Fulton to get in.
Fulton narrowed his eyes. “Who the hell are you, and why would you bother getting me out p>
The man slid an envelope into Fulton’s hand and spoke in a flat voice. “Make a loud, ugly public scene demanding a divorce from your wife. Make it dramatic and messy. I’ll handle the exposure online p>
W𝗲 𝗎𝗽d𝘢𝘁𝘦 𝘦𝘃e𝘳𝘺 we𝖾𝗄 𝗈𝗇 𝘨а𝘭𝗻о𝗏е𝘭ѕ.cо𝘮
Fulton let out a harsh laugh. “Are you out of your mind? Tessa’s young, gorgeous, and makes money. Why would I ever divorce her? You planning to hand me a hotter wife or a pile of cash p>
Scowling, he ripped the envelope open — and froze.
Inside was a check.
His eyes followed the long string of zeros. His throat tightened.
“Who the hell are you really p>
The man’s expression didn’t change. “Don’t ask questions. Do as I say, and there will be more p>
For the right price, even arrogance could bend. Fulton’s anger dissolved into greed. He leaned in, grinning. “So, what exactly do you want me to do p>
The man moved closer and laid out a few specific instructions in a low voice.
Fulton’s eyes lit up. “Understood. Consider it done p>
Clutching the check, he went straight to the bank, cashed it without hesitation, and headed home.
The moment he stepped through the door, Raven rushed toward him, face full of relief. “Fulton, you’re finally back! Let me see you — how did you get so skinny? Did they treat you badly in there p>
She circled him anxiously, fussing and rambling without pause.
Fulton barely listened. He brushed past her, looked around the house, and asked flatly, “Where’s Tessa p>
Raven scoffed, her lip curling. “You gave her one slap and she’s been hiding in the hospital for more than ten days, refusing to set foot back here p>
Sigrid added bitterly, “Tessa acts like we’re made of money. She’d rather waste it on hospital bills than buy my son a toy. When she finally drags herself back here, Fulton, make sure she learns her place p>
Fulton’s mouth twisted into a cold grin. “Forget her. I’m starving. Make me something decent p>
Raven immediately jumped up and hurried to the kitchen.
Fulton dropped onto the worn couch and let his gaze drift over the cramped living room. He pressed a hand against his injured leg, and his smile turned darker.
Tessa wouldn’t be the only one to pay. Gabriela had backed the wrong side — and he would make sure she regretted it.