After Divorce, My General Husband Chasing Me Back

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Chapter 156 Lady of the House

"Elysium

Bliss?"

Frederick couldn't believe it. That Diana would dare to order Elysium Bliss-it was entirely unexpected.

Not long ago, he had even used the substance to pressure Claire.

He'd seen firsthand the effects it had on women who consumed

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After years in politics, rising to the rank of General, Frederick knew the murky underbelly of power, money, and temptation better than anyone.

Most of his covert dealings took place at Eclipse Nightclub, and, he had encountered Elysium Bliss far too many times to count.

She pried into his plans to go to the private room and had even ordered Elysium Bliss. The implications were crystal clear-she was planning something targeting him. The realization brought back memories of the other night when Caroline had fallen ill.

He should have noticed it then.

Anna's kind-hearted nature and Caroline's seemingly innocent demeanor over the past four years had blinded him. He hadn't

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wanted to suspect anything.

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That night, when Caroline fell ill, Frederick had tried to convince himself it was all just a coincidence. Her actions-they had to be the result of her being unwell, nothing more.

But Diana and Caroline had always been close, practically inseparable. Could Caroline have been involved in this scheme as well?

fists, his knuckles cracking under the pressure as his

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Frederick for years, knew better than anyone what his moods meant. Sensing his growing fury, he carefully ventured to ask for instructions. "We'll play along." Frederick's jaw tightened, and his fists clenched so hard that his bones audibly protested. He

"Yes, General."

immediately left to

night at Eclipse Nightclub would be anything but peaceful. Richard's job was to ensure all contingencies were

door behind him, Richard sighed deeply,

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think you'd try to pull a stunt like this on your own brother... Well, some people just

uncovered everything,

Anna's younger sister, combined with the good impression she had cultivated over the years by staying by Frederick's side, the outcome would be inevitable. In the

up everything, eaten dinner, and settled in

to a good night's sleep. As for Caroline's peculiar behavior

Frederick's side, a relationship well-known across all

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erase her criminal record,

threat to her life, and Claire could now focus

had dreamed of while in prison-a simple, ordinary existence that had finally

she slept more peacefully than she had

finally lifted, she felt a sense of lightness she hadn't known in

her dream, she was a humble office worker at a

commuted between work and home, and her life centered around a quiet routine. On weekends, she strolled through town, and on holidays, she took small trips. Her life was simple,

next morning, a smile lingered

"Good morning."

"Good morning, Ms. Prescott."

"Good morning, Wendy."

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"Good morning, Ms. Prescott."

freshening up, she came downstairs to eat and

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