Chapter 100

Leanne’s childhood abduction had left her with a persistent sense of vulnerability that flared up at the slightest provocation, especially after bumping into Derek at the bar earlier that night.

“Sir, would you mind doing a U-turn at the next corner?” Leanne asked, her voice laced with a hint of urgency.

The taxi driver obliged, checking the rearview mirror to ensure they weren’t being followed before letting out a chuckle. “Guess I’ve watched too many thriller movies recently. Don’t worry, miss. It’s probably just a mistake.”

Leanne stayed silent, fixing her gaze on the mirror.

The black Mercedes that had been behind them didn’t reappear.

But for some reason, an uneasy feeling lingered, gnawing at her. Was she being overly paranoid?

It t wasn’t until she was back in the safety of her home that her tense nerves finally relaxed. At bedtime, as was her custom, she left a nightlight on.

She had inquired at a local lighting store about installing floor lamps like the ones in the bedrooms at Crystal Cove Villas, only to learn they required pre-installed wiring. Since she hadn’t been involved in the original house setup and retrofitting was too much trouble, she had to settle for a ready-made nightlight, which cast a small, harsh pool of light.

No word from Curtis. The next day at work, Leanne decided to call him.

with an indifferent tone. “What a surprise!

Leanne was speechless.

thick in the air. He was clearly still nursing a grudge about their

encounter.

chase, uninterested in his

contracts with your dead husband now, huh?

her voice. “Your lawyer’s efficiency is wanting.

enough,” Curtis responded. “Got to get the assets

Cove Villas property, right? The rest of the assets aren’t

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need for

hummed through his nose, and Leanne could imagine his smug expression even through the phone. “You might not need to

though he couldn’t see.

asked.

wait?” Curtis shot back. “If so, I can push them to expedite it.”

a rush, but he should be, shouldn’t he? Without finalizing the divorce,

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