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Chapter Thirty-Four: The Weight of Truth
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Too Late To Regret, My Hockey Star Ex-Husband Chapter 67: The Fall from Grace
Landon's POVThe official statement from the Sacramento Kings arrived on a Tuesday morning, delivered by certified mail like a death certificate for my professional hockey career. I sat in my cramped studio apartment, holding the letter with hands that had once been steady enough to score winning goals, and read the words that made my downfall complete and permanent."The Sacramento Kings organization hereby terminates the contract of Landon Hayes, effective immediately. Mr. Hayes' association with individuals currently facing federal criminal charges, combined with conduct detrimental to the sport of professional hockey, makes continued employment impossible. Mr. Hayes has been added to the league's exclusion list, barring him from participation in any NHL-affiliated activities."Blacklisted. The word hit me like a body check into the boards, knocking the wind out of me and leaving me stunned on the floor of my pathetic apartment. I wasn't just released from my current team - I was b
Too Late To Regret, My Hockey Star Ex-Husband Chapter 66: The Final Judgment
Rose Miller's POVThe sound of the judge's gavel echoed through the federal courtroom like a death knell, sealing my fate with three words that would haunt me for the rest of my life: "Life in prison." I sat frozen in my orange jumpsuit, the weight of the sentence crushing down on me like a physical force that made it hard to breathe."Dr. Rose Miller," Judge Patricia Williams said, her voice carrying the moral authority of someone who had seen every kind of criminal and found me particularly disgusting, "you have systematically abused your position as a medical professional to harm innocent people for personal gain. Your crimes against Ophelia Sterling and numerous other patients represent a level of callousness that this court finds deeply disturbing."Life in prison. The words kept repeating in my head as I tried to process what they meant for my future. No more chances for appeal that would actually matter. No possibility of starting over in another country with the money Derek Th
Too Late To Regret, My Hockey Star Ex-Husband Chapter 65: The Moment of Truth
Derek Thompson's POVThe federal courtroom felt like a gladiator arena as Victoria Sterling walked to the witness stand, her designer suit and confident stride making her look nothing like the conspirator she actually was. I sat at the defendant's table watching the woman who had been my secret partner in destroying Ophelia Sterling, knowing that she was about to try to save herself by throwing me under the bus.My lawyer had warned me this moment would come. Victoria had been subpoenaed to testify about her communications with my legal team, and we both knew she would do whatever it took to protect herself, even if it meant lying under oath."Ms. Sterling," the prosecutor began, "can you describe the nature of your communications with the defendant's legal representatives?"Victoria's voice was steady and convincing as she began weaving her web of lies. "I was approached by Derek Thompson's lawyers several months ago. They told me they were working on his defense and needed informati
Too Late To Regret, My Hockey Star Ex-Husband Chapter 64: The Weight of Truth
Landon's POVThe phone call came at three in the morning, jarring me awake from another restless night filled with nightmares about everything I had lost. The voice on the other end belonged to my mother's court-appointed lawyer, and his words hit me like a freight train to the chest."Mr. Hayes, I'm calling to inform you that your mother has been arrested on federal charges related to the conspiracy against Ophelia Sterling. She'll be appearing in court tomorrow morning for arraignment."I sat up in the cramped studio apartment that had become my home since losing everything, my hands shaking as I processed what the lawyer had just told me. My mother – the woman who had worked three jobs to support my hockey dreams, who had sacrificed everything for my success – was now facing federal prison because of the choices we had made together."How bad is it?" I asked, though I was afraid to hear the answer."Three years minimum, possibly more depending on her cooperation and the judge's dis
Too Late To Regret, My Hockey Star Ex-Husband Chapter 63: The Hunter's Strategy
Antonio Ricci's POVThe white roses I had sent to Ophelia's office this morning were just the beginning of what I had planned for today. As I reviewed the detailed psychological profile my investigators had compiled on her, I felt the familiar thrill of a perfectly orchestrated seduction campaign entering its critical phase. Every gesture, every word, every romantic overture was calculated to exploit the emotional vulnerabilities that Landon Hayes' betrayal had created in her wounded psyche."Marco," I called to my assistant as I adjusted my silk tie in the mirror of my Manhattan penthouse, "confirm that the musicians have arrived at the restaurant. I want Ophelia to walk into something that feels like a fairy tale – something so overwhelming in its romance that it short-circuits her analytical defenses.""Sì, Signor Ricci. The string quartet is in position, and the chef has prepared the menu you specified. All of her favorite dishes, according to our intelligence."Our intelligence.
Too Late To Regret, My Hockey Star Ex-Husband Chapter 62 Betrayal
Ophelia's POVThe Sterling Foundation conference room felt suffocating as I tried to focus on the quarterly impact report spread across the mahogany table, but the numbers blurred together as my mind wrestled with the competing pressures threatening to tear my carefully rebuilt life apart. Tyler's concerned text messages filled my phone screen, each one a reminder of the evidence he'd gathered about Antonio Ricci. Meanwhile, Antonio's increasingly frequent calls and elaborate romantic gestures felt like a noose tightening around my neck."Ms. Sterling, should we proceed with the athlete scholarship expansion?" asked Jennifer Walsh, my foundation director, her voice cutting through my distracted thoughts.I forced myself to focus on the presentation, pushing down the anxiety that had become my constant companion. "Yes, but let's add additional screening protocols for the medical oversight component. I want to ensure we're protecting these young athletes from the kind of fraud that—" I
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