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Chapter 61: Jessie’s POV
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My Millionaire Husband’s Secret Chapter 160: Lincoln’s POV
I’m just about finished with the fourth file out of the seven left when the sharp vibration of my phone snaps me out of my concentration. The ringtone cuts through the quiet office like a scalpel. Instinctively—almost embarrassingly—I lunge for it, already expecting to see Jessie’s name lighting up the screen.I practically yank the phone from my pocket, right in front of my client—Mrs. or, as she’s insisted since last week, Ms. Fowler.Great. Real professional, Lincoln.“I’ll be just a moment, Ms. Fowler,” I say, already rising from my chair. She gives me a thin smile, the kind that says both take your time and I’m judging you just a little. I step out into the hallway, letting the office door click shut behind me.I’d be more concerned if I weren’t aware of Ms. Fowler’s infatuation with me. Not only was it uncalled for but it also offered me leverage to do as I please.Sure, it looked unprofessional—but in a twisted way, it helped my case. Once I get those framed pictures of Jessie
My Millionaire Husband’s Secret Chapter 159: Jessie’s POV
I watch as Officer Miller and Ronaldo finally emerge from the back room, and relief washes over me when I see Colin is still in one piece. Mina and I are just finishing the floral arrangements for my parents, the scent of fresh lilies and eucalyptus hanging in the air like a soft veil.“Ah, boys. Did you find what you were looking for?” she asks, her tone warm but carrying that unmistakable note of authority she’s perfected over the years.Ronaldo glances at Officer Miller—quick, loaded, the kind of look that says more than words. Something happened back there. Something he’s not sure he should say in front of Mina.“Colin?” I jump in, keeping my voice gentle, careful not to sound as panicked as I feel. “Could I get your opinion on my floral arrangement for my mother?”A diversion. An intentional one. Mina didn’t need more worries on her plate today. And whatever Colin found—or didn’t find—could wait until later.“Oh—um.” He steps forward, kneeling beside me as his eyes sweep over the
My Millionaire Husband’s Secret Chapter 158: Officer Pennet’s POV
“Finally,” I mutter, glancing at the time glowing on the wall clock. I could practically feel the sweet freedom of clocking out and going home settling over my shoulders. My legs already half-turn toward the exit.I reach for my punch card, ready to feed it into the machine, when my phone rings.“You’ve gotta be fucking kidding me,” I grumble, digging it out of my denim pocket. Of course. Of all people—Colin. I briefly wonder if ignoring a partner’s call counts as an infraction. Knowing our Sargent? Probably.I weigh my options for half a second: go home and face his wrath tomorrow, or answer and regret it now. Either way, I lose. But at least answering prevents paperwork.I swipe to accept. “This better be good. My punch card is still in hand.”“Mike, I need you at my desk,” Colin says without preamble. His voice is tight—focused. “Open my email. There’s a video that needs to go to forensics.”Well, at least he sounds serious. “Forensics?” I echo as I roll my eyes heavenward and resi
My Millionaire Husband’s Secret Chapter 157: Officer Miller’s POV
I sit in silence for nearly twenty minutes beside a very intimidatingly silent Ronaldo. His broad shoulders are rigid, his jaw set so tightly I can see the muscle twitch every few seconds. The only sound between us is the soft hum of the surveillance system and the occasional click as I skip through the footage. I knew that this wasn’t the time to speak.We watch countless people wander in and out of the floral shop during the same hour Jessie was here—customers carrying paper-wrapped bouquets, teenagers picking up corsages, an elderly man shuffling out with a single white lily. Not one person raises any red flags.Nothing suspicious at all.“Ronaldo,” I finally say, keeping my voice low so I don’t break the heavy atmosphere, “does Ms. Panelli own any delivery vehicles for the shop?”He shakes his head without tearing his eyes from the monitor. “No. All deliveries are handled by me. I take them in our SUV.” His response is automatic, clipped—his brain already working through why I’m
My Millionaire Husband’s Secret Chapter 156: Jessie’s POV
“Now that the men have left, you can talk to me. What has happened? Where is Alan?” Ms. Panelli asks, her voice firm but full of concern. “You can tell me.”“Mina, there’s a lot going on. I don’t want to overwhelm you,” I say softly. Mina—a term of endearment I’d started using years ago. In Italian it described a motherly, nurturing woman, and that was exactly who she was to me.“No, no,” she insists, waving a hand. “You have to tell me. It hurts me to see you like this.” She locks the front door of the shop with a decisive click, then returns to the small round table. She pulls out a chair and takes both my hands in hers, her palms warm and steady.“Well…” I swallow hard. “Alan and I are getting a divorce. I found out he was having an affair.” The words finally fall out, bitter and heavy.“Scrofa! Should’ve married Lincoln.” she snaps, her face twisting with disgust. Pig wasn’t even the worst thing he could’ve been called, but coming from Mina, it carried the weight of a curse. I ign
My Millionaire Husband’s Secret Chapter 155: Officer Miller’s POV
“Well, I never thought I’d see anyone handle wasabi like that. Color me impressed.” I laugh as Jessie slips her card into the check sleeve. She won fair and square.“Determination and the will to clear my sinuses.” She grins, wiping the corner of her mouth with her napkin.“Ah yes—never underestimate the cleansing power of wasabi.”“Never,” she agrees, just as the waiter returns to collect the bill. A second later, her phone buzzes with Lincoln’s name flashing across the screen. She answers quickly.Her tone softens, warm and familiar, and I force myself not to listen too closely. I pull out my phone, pretending to scroll, and text Pennet instead.Have you already gotten your list of questioning together?His response comes almost immediately. An odd thing for Pennet to do.No need to worry, Colin. I’ve got everything locked in for tomorrow.Surprising. For once, I’m the one getting a breather while Pennet does the heavy lifting. Refreshing… and suspicious.While Jessie keeps talking,
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