LOGINOne Month Later...Thailand.The warm morning sun stretched across the blue sea while gentle waves rolled onto the white sand.The cool breeze carried the scent of the ocean, making the entire place feel peaceful.It was the complete opposite of everything the Calderwood family had gone through over the past month.Paul had been arrested.The investigation had officially reopened. His confession had left everyone heartbroken, especially Josephine.Although she had recovered physically, the pain in her heart remained. She smiled sometimes, but everyone could tell it wasn't the same smile as before.Originally, this vacation had been planned for only Lucien and Elowen. It was supposed to be their time alone after everything they had been through. They had never gone on a vacation together before.But Elowen couldn't bring herself to leave Josephine behind.After seeing how quiet and withdrawn she had become, Elowen gently convinced her to come with them. To make things better, she also
The door of the private suite opened.Two police officers held Paul's arms firmly as they escorted him outside.His face had already lost all its color.The confidence he had walked into the room with had completely disappeared.His eyes moved around the hallway.Then he froze.Standing a few steps away was Josephine. Beside her were Mitchell, Harris, Evans, and several police officers.Josephine's face was pale. Her eyes were swollen and filled with tears. She stared at Paul as though she had never known the man standing before her.Paul's breathing stopped."J... Josephine..."His voice shook for the first time. He hadn't expected to see her. Lucien had said she was listening to their discussion, but facing her already felt different.Josephine didn't answer.She simply stared at him.The words he had confessed inside the room kept echoing in her ears."I destroyed the brake system.""Gerard took everything from me..."Every sentence pierced her heart.Her husband and her son.They
Lucien's expression did not change, but his instincts immediately screamed that something was wrong.And just as he had thought, a strange smell suddenly reached his nose.Very faint.Almost impossible to notice.Lucien slowly inhaled again. His eyes narrowed.Paul, on the other hand, was watching him carefully.Waiting and observing.Lucien immediately understood, and a slow smile appeared on his face.Paul frowned slightly."You are smiling?"Lucien leaned back."So that's your plan," he said, his tone calm as though he hadn't just heard Paul say that he wouldn't leave the room alive.Paul's eyes flashed. "What are you talking about?"Lucien slowly glanced around the room with interest in his eyes."The smell," he said.Paul remained silent, looking confused.Then Lucien chuckled softly."A sleeping agent," Lucien said, shaking his head in pity. "Something slow enough that I wouldn't notice immediately."His eyes returned to Paul."You prepared this before I arrived."Paul's smile ret
The room fell silent after Paul's last words.'And I couldn't let him do it again.'Lucien stared at him quietly.His expression remained calm, but his eyes had turned cold. "So you killed him?"Paul did not deny it. He shrugged."No," he corrected calmly. "I caused the accident."Lucien's jaw tightened.What difference did it make? His father still died.Paul walked back to his seat and sat down."But the outcome was the same," he said without remorse.Silence filled the room again.Lucien looked at him steadily. "Tell me."Paul smiled faintly."You really want to hear it?" he asked as he understood what Lucien was asking.Lucien didn't reply, but his eyes held the answer.Paul leaned back."The day before the accident, I had someone gain access to Gerard's car," he started softly as though it was nothing.Lucien's fingers slowly curled into fists beneath the table.Paul continued as though he were discussing the weather."It wasn't difficult. Money can solve many problems. My instru
Lucien arrived at Cubano Suite exactly five minutes before one o'clock.The building stood tall and quiet.After getting out of his car, he walked inside calmly.The receptionist was already waiting for him."Mr. Calderwood?" she asked politely.Lucien nodded."The guest is waiting for you. This way, please."Lucien followed her through a private hallway.A few moments later, she stopped in front of a door."He's inside."Lucien nodded once, and the receptionist left.For a brief moment, Lucien stared at the door.Then he pushed it open.The room was spacious and silent.Paul sat near the window with a cup of coffee in front of him.The moment he saw Lucien enter, a smile appeared on his face."You are here," he said softly as though all was well.Of course, for him, all was well. Nothing in this world could shake him. He had seen worse and survived it.Lucien closed the door behind him."You asked to meet."Paul gestured toward the seat opposite him."Sit."Lucien walked over and sat
The next day.Lucien sat inside his office.Several documents were spread across his desk, but his attention was not on any of them.His thoughts kept returning to the accident and Paul.His instincts told him that Paul wasn't innocent, yet he still lacked the proof he needed.A knock came from the door."Come in."The door opened and Evans walked inside.Lucien looked up slightly."What are you doing here?" he asked, surprised to see him.They hadn't talked for some time now as both of them had been busy with their companies.Evans closed the door behind him and sat down without waiting to be invited."Harris told me what happened," Evans said. Then his face became unhappy. "I can't believe you didn't tell me something like that happened."Lucien immediately knew what he was referring to."I just wanted to keep it to myself until I'm certain of the truth," he replied softly.He was that kind of person. In a case like this, he didn't like involving people until he was certain and ever
At Palm CrestElowen sat in her wheelchair at the entrance of Palm Crest, her eyes fixed on the driveway. Her hands rested on the arms of the chair, but her fingers moved slightly, showing how excited she was. The moment the car stopped, her heart jumped.Lucien had returned from work.The door of
“We know she is pretty, but easy with that look, Lucien.”A familiar voice interrupted, breaking the moment.Lucien’s lips curved into a smile as soon as he heard the words. He didn’t need to look up to see who had spoken. He already knew the voice.Elowen lifted her head and followed the sound. It
The living room at Whitemere Mansion was unusually quiet. Scarlett, Mrs Whitemere, and Mr Whitemere were all present, yet each of them was lost in their own world. Mr Whitemere sat on his favorite armchair, a newspaper spread open in his hands. His face was straight and unreadable as his eyes m
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