Ex-Husband's Relentless Desire のすべてのチャプター: チャプター 31 - チャプター 40

"But she denies knowing the terrorists or being aware that she was a target. We can't convict someone based on speculation alone," Travis said.He lit a cigarette and offered me one."No thanks, I don't smoke," I declined."Right, I almost forgot you used to be a firefighter.""You want me to get Esther to talk, don't you?" I guessed."Yes. I looked into her background. Single-parent family, father died early, adopted at 10, raised by others. Growing up like that, you might be the only person she trusts."I laughed and shook my head. "You don't know her at all. The only person Esther truly trusts is herself."I remembered how she suddenly left for France to study three years ago, then just as suddenly returned to me a year ago. She never consults me about anything, always seeming sure of herself. She's never shown the typical impulsiveness or confusion of youth. Perhaps those of us who grow up in broken homes skip childhood and adolescence too quickly."Last time, you told me t

After spending the whole evening buttering up to Luther, he finally gave up on the idea of confronting Hugh.The next morning, Will was up earlier than me. Seeing him about to leave for work, I quickly grabbed a piece of bread and followed him, planning to sneak out together. If we ran into Luther, he'd surely lecture me again."Stop right there. Neither of you is going to the office today. You're coming with me to kayak," Luther called out just as we reached the door.Will and I exchanged glances, shrugged, then went back to our rooms to change into kayaking gear.Luther took us to a small lake behind the estate. The morning light shimmered on the water, casting a soft golden glow. The gentle breeze rustling the lakeside grass also soothed my troubled mind.When we were little, he often brought us here to kayak. Watching Luther push the kayak into the lake, I realized he had aged too. His silhouette seemed smaller now. As a child, I always thought his back was big enough to block

After Carol left, I approached Janet. "Janet, Will's suspension is only temporary. Once things are cleared up tomorrow, I'll help you get reinstated as soon as possible.""Thank you for standing up for me earlier. I don't even know your name yet.""I'm Shelia. Let's exchange phone numbers so we can keep in touch tomorrow."Janet had a gentle voice and looked about 20. Her short brown hair had a playful streak of pink, and her nose was dotted with freckles. She had slight buck teeth, but there was a natural sexiness about her."You can go home and rest today. I'll have a driver take you," I said, walking Janet to the hospital entrance."That's not necessary. I can take a taxi. You've already helped me so much." She seemed hesitant about my kindness, as if afraid of being a bother.Suddenly, a convertible sports car pulled up in front of us. The door opened, and a blond man in sportswear and sunglasses stepped out."Mason?""Shelia?"We called out each other's names almost simultaneously

Since Esther and I returned from Will's interrogation room two days ago, Esther has become even clingier, probably trying to mend our relationship.These past two days, she's been coming to the company at lunchtime to invite me out. I haven't refused.After lunch, we were driving back to the office. But at the reception of Thornton Group's building, I saw Shelia!She wasn't alone. A young girl stood beside her, along with that annoying new boyfriend of hers, Gregory!"Are you here to see me?" I asked, approaching Shelia."Your company allows dating during work hours? No wonder your stock prices dropped again recently," Shelia's tone was full of hostility."Can't we talk civilly anymore?" Shelia's attitude stung a bit."I'm not here for you. I'm here for Carol. But your company's security won't let us in.""What do you want with Carol? Has she caused trouble again?" I frowned slightly."False accusation, defamation, causing my client to have an asthma attack that nearly killed

At first, I thought it was a coincidence, but after three traffic lights, the car was still right behind us."Did anyone follow you when you drove here today?" I asked Hugh."I didn't notice. Why do you ask?""I suspect someone's following us. Look at that black Volvo in the rearview mirror.""Henry, deliberately slow down. See if they'll overtake us," Hugh said.Sure enough, when Henry slowed down, several cars behind us passed us. But the black Volvo remained behind us. Hugh's face gradually darkened.I took out my phone and secretly photographed the car's license plate in the rearview mirror.When we arrived at the Warner Group's private hospital, the black Volvo didn't stop but drove straight ahead."Henry, you don't need to follow me to see the doctor. Go investigate this car first," Hugh said, showing Henry the photo I took."I guess I'll have to trouble you to accompany me to the doctor," Hugh said, holding onto my arm with his left hand as if clinging to me."Consider