CHAPTER 95: Asserting rightsThe next afternoon, Edward stood before Sarah’s front door. There was no hesitation but steely purpose as he pressed the ornate doorbell. He had informed her about his visit.The chime echoed inside, followed by the soft patter of footsteps. The door opened but it was not Sarah that it revealed. It was her assistant, Irene. Her expression was wary but polite. “Good day, sir. Madam's in the living room.”He nodded curtly and stepped in. The atmosphere was nothing like the chaos of a few days ago. This time, it was calm. Too calm.Sarah was in the living room, seated with a straight back, her chin lifted in quiet defiance. The tearful woman from two days ago was gone. In her place was the version of Sarah he remembered too well; poised, unreadable, dangerous in her restraint.Her eyes met his. But her expression gave nothing away.“I see you're doing better,” he said coldly, his voice clipped.“Let's get to the point, Edward,” Sarah replied, her tone measur
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