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Chapter 240

Author: Lean
Caleb's tall, steady frame wavered, his throat working as if the words themselves were choking him. When he finally spoke, his voice came out hoarse and trembling. "What… What did you just say?"

Beside him, Penelope had heard Gordon's words loud and clear. She froze, utterly blindsided.

'No. This can't be happening! Caleb learning the truth at this exact moment? What can ! do? Why does Sydney always escape death? Why does this wretched woman always come out alive?! No! Not this time.'

Jealousy gnawed at Penelope. Her gaze flicked to Scott, urging him to pull the trigger. Just one shot. One bullet, and Sydney would be gone. Everything would be over.

But Scott was not a fool. Once he realized who Sydney was, he had decided long ago that he would never truly kill her. Swindling Penelope out of her money was enough.

Caleb stood frozen before he finally turned—slowly, painfully, too afraid even to meet Sydney's eyes.

On the phone, Gordon spoke with careful insistence. "They erased alm
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