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The Last Piece of the Past
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BOUND BY SECRET, BAILED BY LOVE The Last Piece of the Past
The Last Piece of the PastThe following week, Arielle received a message from Martin.He wanted to meet her and Lucien.The message was brief, but she immediately knew it concerned the investigation.She showed it to Lucien while he was reviewing documents at the dining table.“Martin wants to see us.”Lucien looked up.“Did he say why?”“Only that he has an update.”He closed the folder in front of him.“Let’s call him.”Arielle shook her head.“Maybe we should meet him. I don’t want to spend another afternoon discussing this over the phone.”“All right. I’ll arrange it.”They agreed to meet Martin the next afternoon at a quiet restaurant.When they arrived, Martin was already seated at a table near the window.He stood as they approached.“Good afternoon.”“Hi, Martin,” Arielle greeted him.Lucien shook his hand before pulling out a chair for her.“What’s the update?” he asked.Martin waited until they had settled before speaking.“The authorities have completed the initial review
BOUND BY SECRET, BAILED BY LOVE A Night Away
A Night AwayArielle stared at the calendar on her phone.Six weeks.That was how much time remained before she became Mrs. Moreau.She placed the phone on the bed and looked around the bedroom. Wedding invitations were scattered across the duvet, fabric samples occupied one corner, and a notebook containing their guest list lay open beside her handbag.She had spent most of the afternoon making decisions about flowers, food and decorations.Now she couldn’t remember what she had originally planned to do with the rest of her day.A knock sounded at the door.“Come in.”Lucien entered, loosening his tie. His eyes moved from the invitations to her face.“You’re still working?”“I’m not working. I’m planning.”“That sounds suspiciously like working.”Arielle picked up a cushion and threw it at him.He caught it easily.“Violence already? And we’re not even married.”“Keep talking.”Lucien placed the cushion on the chair before sitting beside her.“How many invitations have you finished?”
BOUND BY SECRET, BAILED BY LOVE The Consequences
The call came just after nine in the morning.Lucien was in his office when his phone rang. He glanced at the screen and immediately recognised Martin’s number.“Good morning,” he answered.“Morning, Lucien. Is Arielle with you?”Lucien looked through the glass wall separating his office from the adjoining lounge. Arielle was sitting on the sofa, scrolling through wedding invitations.“She’s here. What’s happened?”“We have an update from the authorities. I thought it would be better to speak to both of you.”Lucien straightened in his chair.“Is it about Beaumont?”“Yes. They’ve made their move.”Lucien’s expression changed.“Give me a minute.”He ended the call and walked into the lounge.Arielle looked up. “What’s wrong?”“Martin called. He has an update about your father’s case.”Her phone went down immediately.“Did something happen?”“He wants to speak to both of us.”Arielle stood. For a moment, she didn’t say anything. Then she reached for her handbag.“Let’s call him back.”L
BOUND BY SECRET, BAILED BY LOVE The Dress
The DressArielle had been inside the bridal boutique for forty minutes, and she was beginning to regret agreeing to the appointment.Not because the dresses were ugly.Quite the opposite.There were too many beautiful dresses, and somehow, every time she thought she had found the one, the consultant brought out another.“Miss Laurent, would you like to try this one?”Arielle stared at the enormous ball gown the woman was holding.“Is that a wedding dress or a birthday cake?”Her friend standing beside her burst out laughing.“Arielle!”“What? Look at it! Where am I supposed to sit in all that fabric?”The consultant smiled politely, clearly accustomed to brides who had strong opinions.“It’s one of our most popular designs.”“I’m sure it is, but I don’t think I want to look like I’m carrying a mattress around.”Her friend laughed harder.“Please, just try it.”“No.”“Just one.”Arielle looked between them.“You people are enjoying this.”“Very much,” her friend replied.Eventually, A
BOUND BY SECRET, BAILED BY LOVE The Price of Silence
The call came just as Lucien was getting ready to leave the office.He had one hand on his jacket when his phone began vibrating on the desk. The name on the screen made him pause.Henry Moreau.For a few seconds, Lucien considered ignoring it. There was very little left he wanted to discuss with his uncle. The authorities had the documents, the operative’s statement, and the information Henry had finally agreed to provide.Whatever happened next was no longer something Lucien could control.Still, he answered.“Hello, Henry.”“Lucien. I hope I’m not calling at a bad time.”“I’m about to leave. What do you want?”Henry exhaled.“I wanted to speak with you before the next hearing.”Lucien placed his jacket back on the chair.“About what?”“I’ve given the authorities everything they requested. Every document I had concerning Sentinel, the correspondence with Margaret, and the records I helped keep out of circulation.”Lucien said nothing.“I know it doesn’t change what happened,” Henry
BOUND BY SECRET, BAILED BY LOVE An Unexpected Invitation
Lucien was halfway through reviewing a business report when Arielle walked into his study carrying two cups of coffee.She placed one beside him and dropped into the chair opposite his desk.“You’ve been in here for almost three hours.”Lucien glanced at his watch.“Two hours and forty minutes.”“Oh, forgive me. I didn’t realize you were keeping count.”He smiled and returned his attention to the document.Arielle watched him for a few seconds before reaching across the desk and closing the folder.Lucien slowly raised his eyes.“Was there a reason for that?”“Yes. Your fiancée is getting bored.”“Your fiancée?”“Unfortunately, yes.”He leaned back in his chair, amused.“That’s unfortunate.”“Very.”Lucien reached for her hand and pulled her closer.“Come here, then.”She stood and moved around the desk. He drew her onto his lap, wrapping an arm around her waist.“Better?”“Much better.”He kissed her cheek.“Anything else I can do to improve your afternoon?”“Actually, yes. We need t
BOUND BY SECRET, BAILED BY LOVE Confused Honesty
The words hung in the air between them.Because I’m still trying to understand why seeing you with someone else bothered me at all.Arielle felt her heartbeat stumble.She hadn’t expected honesty.Not from Lucien.Not like this.For a moment she didn’t know what to say.Lucien seemed to realize wha
BOUND BY SECRET, BAILED BY LOVE Lines that Blur
She stood there. Watching him go. Her heart doing things it shouldn’t.The hallway felt colder after he disappeared around the corner.Arielle let herself into her room and closed the door softly behind her. The quiet pressed in immediately. Too loud. Too heavy.She leaned back against the door and
BOUND BY SECRET, BAILED BY LOVE The Signature
Chapter 4The briefcase smelled like old leather and dust.Arielle sat cross-legged on her bedroom floor, the contents spread out around her like pieces of a puzzle she’d been trying to solve for ten years.Documents. Bank statements. Emails printed on paper that had yellowed with time. And a small
BOUND BY SECRET, BAILED BY LOVE The Truth Revealed
Chapter 3Arielle stared at her phone until the screen went dark.I know who you are.She hadn’t been Arielle Laurent when her father was alive. She’d been Arielle Beaumont. Her father’s daughter. The girl who’d lived in a house with a backyard and a tree swing and parents who smiled at each other
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