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CHAPTER 58

HENRY

I stormed into Lynda's office, the weight of Catherine's blackmail heavy on my shoulders. Lynda looked up from her desk, her eyes widening as she saw the frustration etched on my face.

"Lynda, we have a problem," I blurted out, collapsing into the chair across from her.

She raised an eyebrow, concern furrowing her brow. "What happened?"

I took a deep breath, trying to find the right words. "Catherine. She's here, and she's blackmailing me."

Lynda's eyes flashed with a mix of disbelief and anger. "Blackmailing you? What on earth for?"

I leaned forward, resting my elbows on her desk. "She found out about Sophia and me. Now she wants a million dollars to keep quiet and not tell Collins."

Lynda's jaw dropped, and she let out an exasperated sigh. "You've got to be kidding me. Catherine, of all people?"

I nodded, frustration evident in my voice. "I can't believe she'd stoop this low. I need your help, Lynda. What do I do?"

She leaned back in her chair, tapping a pen agains