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2026-04-15 21:11:07In case you missed it: From chapter 26 to 50 are under review but the edited chapters can't be seen by readers yet because my editor was changed so the edits hasn't yet been reviewed.
Don't worry, once the edits are approved, you should see them. you will see previous chapters being updated again because many changes has been made to the storyline. I ask for your understanding, Thank you.
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STELLA POV“How are you, boss?” Michelle’s voice came through the phone. “Are they treating you well? Are the lawyers actually doing their job?”“I’m doing okay, Michelle.” I continued pacing slowly around the empty police chief’s office, one arm folded beneath the other as I spoke quietly into Alex’s phone. “Well? What did you find?”The office was silent except for the ticking clock on the wall and the muffled sounds of officers outside the door.I was supposed to be using their telephone.Instead, I was using Alex’s phone.No recordings. No tapped lines.Michelle sighed on the other end. “Your hunch was right. I hacked into their system and traced the IP address of the anonymous sender.”I stopped walking.“And?”“It leads back to Estelle’s apartment.”A cold smile almost formed on my lips.“That was sloppy of her.”“She must’ve thought you wouldn’t be able to track her down,” Michelle said. “Or that you wouldn’t have a hacker on your side.” A faint scoff followed. “She underestima
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ESTELLE POV“Don’t worry, Grandma,” Devon said, voice steady. “I’ll do whatever it takes to get her out of there. And it’s good to see you back to normal.”I watched him closely.The certainty in his tone.The ease in his promise.Disgusting.“Enough talking,” Grandma cut in sharply. “Have you already contacted my lawyers? They are far better than yours.”Devon nodded without hesitation. “Alright. I’ll give them a call.”Of course he would.He leaned down, placing a gentle kiss on her forehead before walking out, already dialing.I didn’t miss that.Didn’t miss anything.“You and Stella have gotten closer,” I said, my tone light but edged. “I didn’t know this.”Grandma didn’t even look at me. “Must you know everything?”My lips twitched.“No,” I replied, voice cooling. “But I thought we were aligned. You were the only one who could actually see things clearly back then.”Still nothing.“I thought you were smarter than this,” I added. “Smart enough to see past her act.”That got her at
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DEVON POV“Drop me off at the hospital.”Jonathan didn’t argue this time. He simply nodded, turning the wheel as the car veered off the main road. Rain still clung to the windows, softer now, but steady enough to blur the streetlights into streaks of gold.Neither of us spoke for the rest of the drive.When the car finally came to a stop, I stepped out without another word, the cool air hitting my face as I shut the door behind me. The hospital loomed ahead—quiet, sterile, almost too calm for the storm sitting inside my chest.I walked in. Past the reception. Down the familiar hallway. Straight to her room.I pushed the door open——and froze for a second.Estelle was already there.She stood beside the bed, arms loosely folded, posture relaxed like she belonged there.Like she had every right.“Estelle,” I said, my tone flattening. “What are you doing here?”She turned slowly, her lips curving into something that wasn’t quite a smile. “I just came here to visit Grandma. Why?” Her brow
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DEVON POVThe car door opened, and I slipped inside just as Jonathan pulled away from the curb. The moment it shut, the outside noise dulled into a low hum, leaving only the tension sitting thick between us.Jonathan glanced at me once, then smirked faintly. “You looking all pissed tells me things have gone south with your wife again.”I leaned back against the seat, eyes fixed ahead. “She asked me to leave.”His brows lifted slightly. “Should I ask the lawyer to come back?”“No.” My tone was firm. “Let him get her out.”The car merged into traffic, headlights streaking past us in long, blurred lines.“Why did she ask you to leave?” he pressed.I didn’t answer immediately. Instead, I turned my head slightly, watching as the police station grew smaller and smaller in the distance, swallowed by the night.“She said I might not be able to handle who framed her,” I finally said. “And that I wouldn’t allow the person to face the consequences.” My jaw tightened. “I believe she thinks it’s E
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STELLA POVThe cell smelled faintly of rust and disinfectant—an odd, suffocating mix that clung to the back of my throat. I leaned against the cold wall, arms folded, forcing myself to stay calm.Devon stood just outside the bars, his presence as sharp and out of place as ever.“It’s okay, Stella,” he said, his voice lower than usual. “I’ve called Jonathan. He’ll get you a lawyer.”I didn’t even look at him.“That won’t be necessary,” I replied. “I can call my assistant. She’ll arrange one.”A beat of silence.“Yet she couldn’t find you a divorce lawyer,” he said, almost casually.My eyes lifted slowly to meet his.“And I believe that’s your fault.”He didn’t deny it.“It is,” he admitted after a moment. Then his tone shifted. “Look… just let me help. We work with the best lawyers. You’ll be out of here in no time.”I let out a quiet breath. “You say that like you’ve had experience.”His jaw tightened slightly. “I just don’t like seeing you in a place like this.”I looked away.“I’m g
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JONATHAN POV“Yay! I still got it!”The last pin dropped and I couldn’t help the grin that pulled at my face. That one felt good. Clean. Satisfying. Like everything lined up exactly how it should.I turned back toward Rina, expecting at least a little appreciation.Instead, she folded her arms.“Can’t you let your wife win once?” she asked.I blinked. “…No.”That came out immediately.She stared at me like I’d committed a crime.I sighed and leaned on the bowling ball rack. “Nice try. I’m not falling for that again.”Her eyes narrowed. “Again?”“Yes, again,” I said, pointing slightly as I explained like it was obvious. “If I let you win, you’ll get mad that I didn’t try. You’ll say I embarrassed you. Then you’ll demand I take it seriously. So I either lose on purpose and get scolded, or I win properly and get accused of showing off.”I nodded once, satisfied with my logic. “So no. We’re playing bowling. Properly.”Rina stared at me in disbelief.Then she muttered, “Find jerk.”I didn’
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