Hiding the Twins from Their Billionaire Father by Pixie

S21 37. Melanie’s Dark Secret

“What do you mean?” Melanie swallowed hard. Her tongue was going

numb.

Paul smiled slyly. “You think I don’t know? You are a murderer. You are lucky that I still loved you all this time. Now, because that time is over, is there any reason for me to cover up your crimes?”

Paul’s crisp laugh filled the air. When it subsided, the rest left an impression of horror.

“Life is funny. We started at the altar but ended up together in prison.”

Suddenly, Paul leaned forward, whispering, “But after thinking about it, I think you’ll be the one to go in there first. I still have a chance. Maybe, there’s a kind investor who wants to be my savior. But you

His finger was pointed forward. “You have no hope. Your sins cannot

be erased like a debt.”

While Paul laughed again, Melanie grimaced in annoyance. When he chest became too tight, she grabbed Paul by the collar.

“Don’t mess up with me! You think you can threaten me with that

You don’t have solid evidence.”

“Is that so?” Paul nodded more slowly. “If you’re that sure, let’s go to court. Let’s see who will win. You or the evidence I’ve been hiding.”

“Shut up!” Melanie shouted with shaking shoulders. “You don’t have any proof. Don’t make things up!”

“I didn’t make it up. Would you only believe it after being thrown in prison? Or ….” Paul leaned closer and stroked his wife’s cheek. “How about we don’t divorce? You are still my wife and I will continue to protect your secret. As long as ….

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The caress turned into a light pat. “You want to help me talk to your son. Get him to help my company. After that, we’re even.”

Melanie’s breathing became more ragged. Her tears thickened in her eyes. “I’ll kill you too,” she snarled faintly.

“Go ahead! I’m fine despite the burdens of the world. But you have to remember. There are other people who also know your secret. Once I die unnaturally, the evidence of your crimes will immediately land in

court.”

Melanie hissed and pushed away the shirt she had been clutching. If Frank hadn’t been at home, she would have screamed, letting out all

her frustration.

“You have the heart to do that to me?” she asked as if she was the

one who was hurt the most.

“Actually, no. But you forced me to.”

look, Paul grabbed

back to me. We can fight together. I promise

still be the queen I pamper. It’s just that

money and only you

she cursed in her heart. ‘Dan Turns out he’s not as stupid as I

I

my offer, right? Or should

Now you

I’ll keep an eye on you. Once you act

never expected that the situation

turn around.

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the problem was resolved, the

“Good.”

wasting any time, they walked out. But in front of the door, Barbara

it, Mom, Dad? What were you talking

Paul stroked his daughter’s

anything evil, are you?”

worry.

deep breath. Without giving any answer, she walked to

Frank’s room.

Barbara’s head. “No. Don’t worry.” After that, he followed Melanie. His

want to talk to

appeared with his h

relaxed. However, when he noticed Paul’s

eyebrows rose. “Mr. Harris?”

think you know

reached out his hand. Frank

was too

talk.

in your study. Come

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answer, Melanie pulled Paul along with her.

on good terms? Then why

here?’

his shoulder.

he turned around, he found Kara in her towel

kimono.

came. He and Mom asked

was taken aback. “Now? We haven’t even had dinner

nodded. “It looks like there’s something urgent. Maybe it’s a business matter. I have a bad feeling

ask, I

his lips as well. While holding his wife’s hand, he sighed, “Let’s hurry. I’m not comfortable leaving the two of them in my study for too

few moments, Frank and Kara entered the room. Melanie an Paul were already sitting in the guest chairs, awkward and somewha