After Divorce, My General Husband Chasing Me Back

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Chapter 40 A Mysterious Message

"That business from four years ago is still under investigation. I'm sorry, Mr. Arthur Hawthorne. I apologize for not getting it done," Shawn said.

Shawn had just picked up his phone when Arthur asked about the stuff from four years back, making his hands shake so bad he nearly dropped it.

"Don't sweat it. It's no small task digging up dirt my own brother couldn't find. Besides, we gotta be smart about our next move. No need to rush." Arthur was cool as ice, not stressed or pissed at all. For real, Frederick's gotta watch his step; one screw-up in a hurry could blow the whole thing.

Being born on the wrong side of the blanket, Frederick had clawed his way to the top. Arthur knew that they need to play it cool with Frederick.

For the next two days, Claire found herself cocooned in a tranquil haven within the hospital walls.

In the wake of last night's events, the manager of Eclipse Nightclub called Claire to extend an apology, assuring her that regardless of the hour, a cleaner's position would always be held Chapter 40 A Mysterious Message open for her.

Claire was taken aback when the manager would actually apologize to her.

Yet, she acknowledged her own part in the events at Eclipse Nightclub, making the apology seem justified. At least, she no longer had to fret over work.

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Here, in the hospital, she was well-nourished and cared for, living in comfort that far surpassed the confines of the basement

of the Halfmoon Manor.

desires were simple. She yearned to be an ordinary girl, living a life devoid of the tumult

more than peace as long

prison, she had repeatedly warned herself against harboring any

the moment she laid eyes on him again, her heart betrayed her, stirred by the depth of her

she had almost succumbed to her feelings

she grasped the notion that loving too deeply was

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of Anna between her

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future, wondering if another moment as despairing as this awaited her. Yet, with all her heart, she hoped it would not come to pass. Thus, a week of serenity

period was undoubtedly the most peaceful she had

she was well-fed and finely dressed in Frederick's villa, the specter of her job

concern of work, she felt a comfort

she called Elizabeth, ensuring Elizabeth

only two months distant. Elizabeth expressed the

it has been four years since I

in the video call tugged

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If I can, I will definitely

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