Becoming Strangers Again by Lily

Chapter 107

RYAN

"I found something!" Angelo announced eagerly as he entered my room, his expression alight with excitement.

I glanced up from my laptop, curiosity piqued, and waited for him to elaborate. Instead, he simply tossed a heavy brown envelope in my direction. I caught it deftly, eyebrows raised in anticipation. "What's in here?" I inquired, already tearing open the sealed document.

"I believe it'll be more entertaining if you read it for yourself," Angelo replied cryptically, taking a seat beside me on the bed. "I think it's starting to make sense

now."

Intrigued by his words, I wasted no time in looking into the contents of the envelope, flipping through the pages with increasing curiosity. With each passing moment, my eyes widened in astonishment. "Is this even legal?" I breathed, disbelief coloring my tone as I grappled with the implications of what I was reading.

Angelo's snort broke the tense silence. "Who cares about legality?" he quipped, a hint of amusement lacing his tone. "It's not like Waper can sue me if he finds out, because that document in your hand will implicate him if it goes public."

The weight of his words sank in as I processed the implications. In my possession. was the financial statement of W&M law firm, revealing that Waper had transferred over a billion dollars to his private account, with no evidence of repayment to the company. It was becoming clear that something sinister was at play.

Angelo's analysis struck a chord, and the pieces of the puzzle started to fall into place. "I can swear with everything I have in me," he continued, his voice tinged with conviction, "that he was the one who suggested marriage with you by blackmail, hoping to get something out of you that could be used to pay off at least some of the debt."

"If this information gets out, not only will he lose the law firm, but he'll also end up in prison for money laundering," I mused aloud.

"What about Jake's role in all of this?" I pressed, sensing a gap in the narrative.

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Angelo shook his head. I don't have an answer to that either," he admitted, his expression troubled But I'm confident Jake will come clean once he's questioned. There's no harm in handing him over to the authorities now that we're done with him.

My mind raced with questions as I tried to piece together the timeline. "When did he transfer that money? Before or after my marriage to Lily?" I asked.

Angelo rifled through the file once more. "During your marriage to Lily," he confirmed, his tone grave. "I don't even think Stephanie was back in the country at that time."

failed marriage with Stephanie hit me with intense happiness. "I can't

one, I have another copy of it in two different flashes. I turned off my laptop and

back, "we are going to his house." I will be sending Stephanie a message to meet me there. Within few minutes, I was done

out to Waper's place, not before sending Stephanie the message I was suppose to

he drove. "I can't believe you both will finally, be having the happiness that you

kids after all of this is done." "Yeah," Angelo agreed, "You both sure do

voice at the other end

realize he was still looking into

Mattew revealed, "I have the record of his payment for casino

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gambling addiction elicited a wry chuckle from Angelo. "Looks like we've hit the jackpot

soon as possible, please forward all the evidence you have on him. Angelo

some occasions, he's been known to spend over a million dollars in

pieces of the puzzle began to fall into place, illuminating the reasons behind Waper's staggering debts to the company and, by extension, Stephanie's coerced involvement in our marriage. It was clear now why she had been thrust into my life with such relentless

just sent the evidence,

to the boss and

do that

me, I scrutinized the contents. A transaction had indeed been made from an account registered under the name Transford Lopez, yet the verification details unmistakably matched those of Waper himself. It was clear: he had covertly funneled funds

ready to confront the man who had orchestrated so much craziness in my life. Waper, emerging

voice tinged with false warmth. "Had I known my esteemed

impromptu gathering, her presence only served to intensify the tension in the air. "What's going on?" she inquired, her voice laced with concern. "Why did you

see me?"

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to discuss with you and your family," I responded evenly, my gaze unwavering as I addressed Waper. "If you don't mind, lead the way, and make sure to

along as well."

apprehension. "Has something gone awry?" he mused aloud, his gaze shifting between us. "Are you dying?" This time, his pointed question was directed squarely at me, his eyes

a bitter chuckle, I shook my head. "Not anytime soon," I