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Chapter 40. Caught Red-Handed
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The Shadow Husband Chapter 40. Caught Red-Handed
Claire was so mesmerized by the items that she failed to hear the footsteps approaching in the hallway. She was too absorbed in the details of the diplomatic badge, which felt cold against her fingers.Click.The sound of the doorknob turning made Claire’s blood freeze instantly. She had no time to close the safe, let alone hide the watch she was holding. The study door swung wide open.Julian stood there. He was covered in sweat, his breath slightly heavy. The black shirt clung to his athletic frame, emphasizing every contour of his chest and abdomen. He held a bottle of mineral water in his left hand, while his right hand remained on the doorknob.Julian’s gaze immediately fixed on the open bookshelf and the watch in Claire’s hand. There was no explosion of anger. His face remained calm, but his eyes radiated a dominant aura."The gym downstairs is being renovated, so I returned early," Julian said, his low voice echoing through the room.Claire swallowed hard. She felt like a thief
The Shadow Husband Chapter 39. The Hidden Safe
"I am going downstairs for a bit, maybe an hour at the gym."Julian’s voice drifted from the bedroom doorway. Claire, sitting on the edge of the bed, pretended to be occupied with her phone. She looked up to see her husband dressed in a sleeveless black workout shirt that highlighted his powerful biceps. A gym bag was slung over his shoulder."Oh, alright. I will probably read for a while and then go to sleep," Claire replied, keeping her tone as flat as possible.Julian gave a brief nod. "Do not forget to lock the balcony door. I am leaving now."The moment the front door closed and the electronic lock clicked into place, Claire sprang from the bed. Her heart hammered against her ribs like a drum. This was the chance she had been waiting for. One hour was more than enough time if she moved quickly.She reached into her nightstand drawer and pulled out a small USB drive she had prepared earlier that afternoon. She stepped toward Julian’s study with silent footsteps. The room always fe
The Shadow Husband Chapter 38. The Trap Behind Dinner
"You're home already? Perfect timing. I just finished preparing dinner for us," Claire greeted with a sweet smile, welcoming Julian at the door of their apartment.Julian paused for a moment, looking at her with surprise. He saw his wife wearing an elegant cream silk dress, her hair styled neatly, and the inviting aroma of home cooking filling the air. He took off his suit jacket and handed it to her, his movements still slightly stiff from the shock."What is the occasion?" he asked, loosening his tie.Claire let out a soft laugh, hiding the nervousness creeping into her chest. "Just to celebrate clearing my name yesterday. You’ve worked so hard, and I thought you deserved special treatment tonight."She led him toward the dining room. The table was set beautifully. Two large candles burned in the center, casting a warm, dim glow. Soft instrumental music played from the corner of the room, creating a deeply relaxing atmosphere. Claire had arranged everything perfectly on purpose to l
The Shadow Husband Chapter 37: A Night of Miracles
"Are you sure you want to go to campus today, Claire?"Julian’s voice cut through the morning silence in the dining room. The man stood by the large window, fastening his silver wristwatch. Claire had just emerged from their bedroom, fully dressed in her university attire. She only nodded slowly. She had already braced herself to face scornful stares, sneering whispers in the hallways, or perhaps another projector displaying fabricated photos of her."I can’t keep hiding forever, Julian. If I don’t show up, they’ll think all those stories are true," Claire replied as she reached for her canvas bag.Julian turned to face his wife, his gaze unreadable. "If that’s the case, check your phone before you walk out the door."Claire furrowed her brow. She had hesitated to turn on the device. The memory of thousands of hateful notifications she’d received the day before still left a small trauma in her mind. With slightly trembling fingers, she pressed the power button. She prepared for the wo
The Shadow Husband Chapter 36. Clearing a Name and a New Recognition
"Did you see this morning’s news, Claire?"Julian asked as he set a mug of hot chocolate in front of her. The man looked remarkably calm, as if the massive storm that had battered them the day before was nothing more than a gentle breeze. Claire looked up, her eyes still slightly heavy with exhaustion, though the tight anxiety squeezing her chest had begun to fade. She reached for her phone, which had been buzzing nonstop with notifications since dawn."Not yet. I was afraid to see more insults," Claire whispered softly.Julian gave a faint smile, an expression he rarely showed. He gestured toward the tablet on the table. "Open it now. I think you’ll like what you see."Claire summoned her courage and pulled up one of the major news portals. The headline this time was completely different. OFFICIAL CLARIFICATION: PUBLIC APOLOGY FOR DEFAMATION AGAINST THE BLACKWOOD FAMILY.Claire’s eyes widened as she read the article. The major media outlets that had denounced them just yesterday were
The Shadow Husband Chapter 35: Confrontation on the Brink of Ruin
"Pour more champagne, Andrew. We have to celebrate that little whore’s downfall before the sun sets." Eleanor grinned wide as she lifted her crystal glass. Her heavily made-up face shone bright. She felt victory was firmly in her grasp. News of Claire’s scandal had become public fodder, and she was certain Grandpa Silas would not stand idly by while the Blackwood family’s honor was dragged through the mud. Andrew Adeline poured the drink with slightly trembling hands, though a faint smile touched his lips. "You’re right. Silas will surely revoke Julian’s inheritance soon. And as compensation for the ‘moral’ suffering we’ve endured as Claire’s parents, he’ll give us a hefty check to keep quiet from the media." "That’s a brilliant plan," Eleanor sipped her drink gracefully. "Once we have that money, we can pay off our gambling debts and take a vacation to Paris. Let Claire rot with her mentally unstable husband." Just as Eleanor’s laughter burst out again, the front door slammed
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