Chapter 34:

Ethan Black.

An hour later,

My heart pounded as I stormed into my luxurious penthouse, the heavy doors to the elevator closing behind me. I needed to find Carla and finally disclose the truth that I had been hiding from her for far too long and this was all thanks to the sudden interest from Crystal's attempt to seduce me, had it urged me to reveal the sinister web that I had entangled her in.

"Carla!" I called out, my voice echoing through the expansive hallway. But instead of her familiar face, I was met with the warm smile of Victoria.

"Mr. Black, you're back," Victoria greeted me, surprise evident in her eyes. "Mrs. Black is in your office, finishing up with her online class."

"Okay, thanks," I answered back, my anxiety heightened as I rushed towards my office, my mind racing with the weight of my secret. I flung open the door, expecting to find Carla seated at my desk, ready to hear the truth that would change our lives forever. However, to my astonishment, she was nowhere to be