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Chapter 88: The Sterling Holdings
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Her Face, My Wife's Shadow Chapter 88: The Sterling Holdings
Aria's POV The following morning, greetings followed me all the way to the executive floor.“Good morning, Mrs. Sterling.”“Good morning, Ma'am.”Some employees bowed their heads, others offered me a bright smile, while a few stopped just to greet me. I acknowledged them with a polite expression.Finally, I arrived in my office, ready to lock myself away from the world. My files landed on the desk with a soft thud as I sank in the chair. I loosened the collar of my blouse and rubbed the back of my neck.The previous two hours had been consumed by a meeting with my architectural team. We discussed revisions, construction schedules, material costs, and several concerns regarding the latest project. Ordinarily, I enjoyed those discussions. Architecture was one of the few things that still made sense in my complicated life. However, I didn't expect today's meeting would be draining. I took my phone and scrolled through social media to keep myself busy as I rested for a while. Then I no
Her Face, My Wife's Shadow Chapter 87: This Stays Between Us
Aria's POV I offered her a warm smile that never reached my eyes. “That’s an interesting question, considering you haven't offered me a single word of gratitude.”“Gratitude?”“Yes. I just helped prevent a disaster at your family's celebration. Instead of thanking me, you spent the evening standing there, waiting for me to be dragged away in handcuffs.”“Be careful how you speak to me, young lady!” “Oh, my bad. Now you want respect? I thought you had forgotten what that word meant when you decided to make my life miserable.”“Isabella!” She advanced a step, and I didn't retreat.“Don't you dare raise your voice at me. I don't know what kind of woman I was five years ago,” I continued, moving closer, "But the person standing in front of you now isn't someone you can intimidate whenever you feel like it.”I saw the anger burning in her eyes. “Have you forgotten who you're speaking to?”“Not at all. I'm speaking to a woman who has mistaken my patience for weakness. Tell me something, M
Her Face, My Wife's Shadow Chapter 86: Face to Face
Aria's POV “Does that woman deserve any mercy?” An elderly guest demanded, her voice carrying across the ballroom. “She should be handed over to the police and answer for her crimes and conspiracy.”Beatrice remained rooted to the spot; the smug confidence she had worn all evening disappeared from her face. The young woman's confession, coupled with the recording James had presented, had shattered every excuse she could have offered. But even with the evidence stacked against her, she refused to accept defeat gracefully.“I don't want her to go to prison,” I announced. Faces swung in my direction while Beatrice’s expression flickered with hope. “If she kneels before me and apologizes publicly, I’ll consider the matter settled.”Her face darkened as she shrieked. “Never! I would rather die than kneel before a lowlife like you!”“Beatrice!” Mr. Walker seized her arm. “That's enough!” He hissed through clenched teeth. “Do as she asks, and let's leave. You’ve humiliated me in front of
Her Face, My Wife's Shadow Chapter 85: Kneel down, Mrs. Walker
Aria's POV The girl sank to her knees, sobbing. “Please forgive me. I didn't want to do it. I swear I didn't! She paid me, and I was only following her instructions.”The guests began to share glances as they whispered to each other. “Who paid you?” Alexander demanded.Her gaze dropped to the floor. “It… it…it….”“Speak up!” Alexander's patience was wearing thin. And the girl flinched at the sound of his voice. She looked up, immediately glancing at Beatrice. "It…" she hesitated for a minute before swallowing her saliva. “It was Mrs. Beatrice Walk....”“Liar,” Mrs. Walker rushed toward the girl without allowing her to finish the statement and slapped her. “Did Mrs. Sterling pay you to ruin my reputation?” Before she could attack the girl again, one of the security guards blocked her path.“Madam, please.” Mrs. Walker pushed him away and faced the old man. “She's lying! Your granddaughter-in-law must have bribed her to come here just to save herself.”“Okay, let's see about that.”
Her Face, My Wife's Shadow Chapter 84: The Witness
Aria's POV Alexander's mouth straightened immediately, although the amusement in his eyes hadn't entirely disappeared.Mr. Walker pushed past his wife. “Alexander, you need to control your wife!” His voice boomed through the hall. “How dare she accuse my wife of stealing her own purse? Is this how the Sterling family treats its guests?”“Mr. Walker, nobody has accused your wife of anything. My wife is asking for the same investigation everyone else is demanding.”“Bullshit!” Mr. Walker pulled out his phone.“Honey, call the police. I'll make sure she answers this.” Mrs. Walker seized the opportunity.“Let's settle this without creating another scandal,” Alexander replied calmly. “There is nothing to settle.” Mr. Walker's face reddened, tapping his phone screen. “Our friendship ends tonight, Alexander. I won't forget this humiliation, and I will make sure your wife regrets insulting the Walker family.”I could no longer contain my irritation. “Perhaps you should examine your own hous
Her Face, My Wife's Shadow Chapter 83: Turn the Tables
Aria's POVI stood in the middle of the ballroom, surrounded by people who had already convicted me without giving me a chance to explain myself. Their whispers travelled from one corner to another, accompanied by disapproving glances and smug little smiles.If Williams hadn't warned me that someone was plotting to frame me, I might have lost my temper the moment the footage appeared on the screen.He had urged me to remain calm. The culprit would be exposed soon, he had promised. But seeing the situation now, I don't think it could happen anytime soon. Anyway, I knew from the start. And the first person who came to mind was Veronica Sterling.She had threatened to destroy me upstairs. She had promised to expose my supposed secrets and make me pay for them. I had underestimated her determination, foolishly believing she wouldn't dare create a scandal during her father-in-law's birthday celebration.How wrong I had been. A bitter smile danced on my lips. A woman willing to take anoth
Her Face, My Wife's Shadow Chapter 5: She Belongs To Me
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Alexander’s POV I leaned my head back against the chair, closing my eyes. Inside this room, I had spent the last four hours staring at both Isabella Grey file records, a spy who once worked for a syndicate and Aria Bennett file records, a top-tier architect from New York. The dates didn't make
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