Chapter 11

My dad's investigation came back.Rachel and Luther had used their positions to take huge kickbacks and swap suppliers on several projects.Looking at the report, I could barely believe Rachel had done it.My dad saw my face and sighed.After that, he brought me in to work beside him and slowly started handing Aurea Corp's affairs over to me.Still, every lunch, I went to find Thea so we could eat together.I thought she might get nervous around me and start walking on eggshells like everyone else.But she never changed.Just like that, I got so busy with the company that I stopped paying attention to Rachel.I heard from Colin that Rachel was pregnant and living with Jude.I let out a quiet sigh.At last, I put Rachel behind me.But even if I'd moved on, someone else hadn't.One day, while I was working, a coworker told me a guy downstairs was asking for me.I figured it was Colin.Instead, I found Jude leaning against the reception desk, chatting up the receptionist.

Chapter 12

The next time I saw Rachel, she looked wrecked. Nothing like the polished woman I remembered.I was honestly shocked.She stood there, heavily pregnant, a grocery bag in hand, her face pale and tired.The second she saw me, her eyes lit up. She started toward me, like she had something to say.Then Thea stepped up behind me."I'm done shopping. Let's go."I smiled and took the bag from her.Rachel looked at Thea—young, bright, full of life.After a beat, she stopped.A few days later, Rachel texted me. I hesitated, then went to meet her.She'd done her hair, but she still looked so worn down it was hard not to feel bad.Rachel had always been beautiful. Even in plain, dated clothes, she still had that effortless grace.When she saw me, she looked uneasy, then forced a smile."You came. I got you black coffee. Sit."I glanced at it and pushed it aside."I don't like coffee. What did you want to talk about?"Pain flashed across Rachel's face."You always drank it before.

Chapter 13

The next time I heard about Rachel was five months later.After everyone found out we'd broken up, my friends stopped bringing her up.Dad sued Rachel and Luther. To stay out of prison, they paid a massive settlement.But their careers were dead. Rachel couldn't get hired anywhere, so she was stuck at home.With one little push from me, Peter bought the whole act. He really believed Jude was some rich CEO type. And since Peter already had a gambling problem, he dragged Jude straight into it.They lost big. Like, life-ruining big.Rachel burned through her savings trying to cover their debts, but it barely made a dent.Then Jude hit a new low. He sent Rachel, heavily pregnant, to sleep with some twisted guy for money.She miscarried after what happened and almost died.Somehow, she made it.The hospital couldn't reach Peter, so they called me instead.By the time Thea and I got there, Rachel was awake.She looked so fragile a stiff breeze could've taken her out.Thea gasped

Chapter 14

When I brought Thea home, my parents welcomed her like she already belonged.So yeah, Thea and I ended up together.Both our families were thrilled and gave us a huge wedding.Thea asked, "Aren't you scared I won't treat you right?"I was about to answer when my phone rang.It was the police.By the time Thea and I got to the station, it was already evening.Rachel sat behind the glass. Her eyes dropped to the wedding rings on our hands, and she smiled like she'd finally accepted it."Congratulations. I won't wish you happiness. Coming from me, that would probably just make you uncomfortable."Thea, please be good to Micah. He's a really good man."Thea slid her arm through mine and laced our fingers."I already know that. I'm the lucky one."Rachel let out a bitter laugh.Then she told us what happened after she left the hospital.Jude tried crawling back to the rich woman who'd dumped him, but she wanted nothing to do with what he'd become. She had him beaten and thrown

All Chapters of She Confessed, I Clapped: Chapter 11 - Chapter 14

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14