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Chapter 21 The Friday Afternoon Secret

Elora's POVNot long after Alexander left, Nathan slipped back in to grab a folder he'd left on the side table."Nathan, is your boss really on an international call?" I asked."No." Nathan shook his head. "I've worked for him for three years. Every Friday afternoon, he leaves the office and drops everything. Nobody ever books him for anything on Friday afternoons."I stopped, the forceps still in my hand.The cold metal against my fingertips seemed to send a jolt straight to my heart.For the past three years, Alexander had kept every Friday afternoon free?Wasn't that exactly when Mr. X used to come see me?One time could be a coincidence. Twice could be chance. But every Friday for three years?Nathan grabbed his folder and hurried off, saying Alexander needed him back at the office.I stood frozen at the station, my mind racing.The clues pointed to Alexander being Mr. X, but I didn't ask him about it right away.He'd denied it before, and on the roof he'd dodged the question again

Chapter 22 She Fakes a Fall to Frame Me

Elora's POVI looked at her face, twisted with eagerness to take my place, and laughed. "You want me gone that badly?"Chloe hadn't expected that. She tried to backpedal. "I'm just looking out for you.""My life is none of your business," I said. "Now go ahead. Walk me through my assets."For the next two hours, Chloe and I went over all of my marital assets.We still weren't done when Professor Weber texted me to come by the research center.I shut my laptop and walked out of the study.I'd just reached the top of the stairs when Chloe came after me again.As I headed down, I heard a familiar car pull up in the front drive.Daniel was home.Chloe realized it too. She rushed ahead and cut me off three steps from the bottom.Her eyes were full of spite as she lashed out at me."Elora, if you're leaving anyway, why are you still clinging to your place as Daniel's wife?!"I stopped and looked down at her coldly. I had no idea what game she was playing now.Chloe didn't budge. At the same

Chapter 23 He Comes Through the Storm for Me

Elora's POVAlexander didn't hesitate, not even for a second. "Where are you right now?""At the Mitchell house.""Okay. Don't go anywhere. I'm coming to get you."After I hung up, I looked out the window. The rain was getting heavier.Half an hour later, a Maybach sliced through the wind and rain and stopped in front of the Mitchell house.I opened an umbrella and stepped out the front door.Not far away, a tall, lean figure stood beneath a black umbrella.When I reached Alexander, his gaze landed on my red, swollen eyes.His expression turned cold. "Did Daniel hurt you?"I didn't say anything. I just nodded.Alexander asked no more questions. He took my wrist in a firm grip. "Come with me.""Where?""First, we're getting you out of here."He took my umbrella, kept his other hand at my shoulder to shield me, and guided me into the back seat of the Maybach.Nathan was behind the wheel. As soon as I got in, he raised the partition between the front and back seats.With the partition up,

Chapter 24 Don't Tip Them Off

Elora's POVI slept in the guest room all night. In the morning, I woke up to a call from Alexander."Morning, Elora," he said. "What are your plans today?"I reached for a glass of water. "Morning, Alexander. I want to begin divorce proceedings today. I'm meeting my lawyer friend.""Then I'll bring my lawyer too." Alexander thought for a moment. "Let's meet in a conference room at Vance Tower.""Okay."I called Sophia and told her when and where, and she agreed right away.After breakfast, Alexander and I rode in the Maybach to Vance Tower.We went up to the top floor and into a private conference room.Sophia was already there, along with a man in a well-tailored suit. Alexander introduced him as Mark, Vance Capital's chief counsel.Once we sat down, Sophia turned to me first. "Elora, you didn't tell me much on the phone. What exactly did Daniel and Chloe do?"I took the sterile tube out of my bag and set it in the middle of the table.Inside the clear glass tube, the dried, dark red

Chapter 25 Moving In Next Door

Elora's POVI gave a cold little laugh and let his weak apology hang in the air."Daniel, are you this worked up because you're scared of the trouble I could cause you, or because you're actually worried about me?"My question landed like a blow.We both knew Richard was watching him closely. He couldn't afford any more surprises in his life."Of course I'm worried about you!" Daniel said quickly. "I really want to make it up to you. What do you want? Designer clothes? Fine jewelry? I can write you a check too. How about three million dollars?"I let go of the suitcase handle and held my hand out to him."There is one thing I want. The key card to the penthouse you promised me. I'm moving in today.""No!" Daniel blurted, instantly on guard. "The company's in the middle of an audit. The board is watching my every move. If you move out now, what will people think?"Just as I'd expected. From start to finish, the only thing on his mind was himself.I took a step closer and looked straight

Chapter 26 Almost Crossed the Line

Elora's POVI blinked and turned to him. "Whenever I want it?""Of course," he said. "Just tell me where you want it, and I'll have it delivered and set up."I walked out of the study and looked at the empty corner of the living room. It was the perfect spot."I think right there would be great," I said, pointing it out to him."Done. I'll have it sent over as soon as I can."With his promise, I let out a long breath.My mother's piano was finally coming back into my life.By the time we'd finished a few rooms, it was completely dark out.We folded up the last dust cover together, and the penthouse no longer felt cold or unfamiliar.Alexander and I walked back into the living room, and it struck me that this place was really starting to feel like home.I was thirsty. I went into the open kitchen and opened the fridge. It was empty. Not even a bottle of water.Alexander came up beside me and asked suddenly, "Want some wine?""Sure!" I pulled out my phone. "I'll get some delivered right

Chapter 27 The Trust Charter Leaks

Elora's POVSophia sounded tense, nothing like her usual breezy self.My expression turned serious. "What happened?""This morning, an anonymous email landed in my inbox out of nowhere," Sophia said. "The attachment contained the full charter of the Mitchell family trust, including the original inheritance rules that had never been made public."I shot straight up in bed."The full charter of the Mitchell family trust?" I frowned. "How is that even possible?"The Mitchell family was old money, and its offshore trust was kept under tight security. Even I had never seen the full documents.And now something that important had landed in Sophia's inbox first thing in the morning?"The email was routed through encrypted servers in several countries, so it's almost impossible to trace," Sophia said, her voice tight. "I asked my sources in corporate intelligence. They said documents this sensitive don't just leak. Elora, do you know who sent this?"The moment she said that, Alexander's face c

Chapter 28 Why Were You So Determined to Buy This Piano

Elora's POVAt exactly three that afternoon, the freight elevator chimed in the lobby outside.A team of professional movers in white gloves carefully wheeled an ivory Steinway grand piano, still wrapped in protective film, into my entryway.Following my instructions, they placed the piano in front of the south-facing floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room.The technician removed the shipping braces, checked the action and pedals, and tuned the instrument."Dr. Mitchell, it's all in tune.""Great, thank you."After the workers packed up and left, I walked over to the piano and ran my fingertips across its glossy lid.I hadn't touched the keys in a long time, not since my mother died.When I learned the piano had been sold, I was heartbroken. Now it was finally back with me.I took a deep breath, sat down on the bench, lifted the fallboard, and set my hands on the black and white keys.The first note rang out, bright and full.I hadn't played in years, but the keys still felt famil

Chapter 29 The Sham Divorce

Elora's POVThe words "have to" had barely left his mouth when he rushed to continue."Hear me out. This is only temporary! I'd marry Chloe only long enough for the baby to be born within a legal marriage. Once the baby's place in the trust was secure, I'd end the marriage immediately."The more he talked, the more worked up he became, and the faster the words came."Elora, I'll give you the apartment you want and full control of all the assets in your name. I'll even pay you a substantial settlement on top of that!"We'd only be divorced on paper. Publicly, we'd remain husband and wife. No one would ever need to know we divorced and remarried. Then we could start over and have a child of our own. Okay?"I looked at the calculating man across from me and let out a short, scornful laugh.I wasn't angry or heartbroken. I found his shameless selfishness almost comical.He wanted his reputation, his dignity, and the trust's cold, hard cash.He even thought the promise of remarriage would k

Chapter 30 Will You Remarry Him

Elora's POVI raised an eyebrow. "What's that?"He didn't answer at once. His dark eyes stayed on me, as if he were deciding whether he had any right to ask the question.After a moment, Alexander spoke quietly. "Will you remarry him?"His voice was even, as if it were an ordinary question.But I realized what Alexander really wanted to know was whether I'd remarry Daniel.A smile tugged at my lips. "Alexander.""Hmm?""You seem very interested in my marriage plans.""I'm Daniel's uncle, so that makes me your uncle too," he said with a perfectly straight face. "It's only natural to take an interest in the younger generation's marriages."I almost laughed out loud. "That's all?"He held my gaze and didn't say anything.His expression was calm, but the restraint beneath it was anything but casual."And what if I told you I'm not going to remarry him?"Relief flickered in his eyes. It was brief and subtle, but I didn't miss it."That's your decision." His answer was as restrained as ever.

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