Chapter 21

I left my parents‘ house at 6 AM. At this hour, my father usually went for a morning walk, and my mother prepared breakfast, but they were still asleep; they’d stayed up late. I left a note on the refrigerator.

After disguising myself, I took a taxi to Sherry’s. She opened the door, dark circles under her eyes.

“Is Julian Shaw even human?! He’s a beast! No, calling him a beast is too kind! And Rita and her mother–they’re than animals!” Since receiving my call at dawn, learning about last night, she’d been furious, wanting to tear them

apart.

While she raged, I remained unusually calm. Entering, I said, “Is there anything in the fridge? I’ll make breakfast.”

She was stunned….You have the appetite for breakfast?”

I took off my coat, pushing her onto the sofa. “Why waste time being hungry for those animals? We need to eat, to get the energy to deal with them.” I was about to remove my hand.

“Wait…” She held my wrist, staring at the deep, bloody marks, her face pale with horror.“They tied your hands during all that? They didn’t give you a single chance to escape.”

“Yes,” I smiled. They didn’t give me a single chance.”

“Rita is vicious, but Julian…” She took a breath, choking up. “Even if he doesn’t love you anymore, they could have just separated. Why go to such extremes? Eight years, eight years! For a new lover he’s known for less than six months, he could be so cruel. I… I just don’t understand.”

“He’ll do anything to please his new lover.”

for you, acting like he

Cared? Hah…

you know he’s announcing his engagement to

A terrible thought crossed her mind.“Did he know

pursed my lips.“I considered

he set this up from the start? His mother kept you calm while he deliberately provoked you

use the video to blackmail you; to avoid it going public, you had to endure it. Then he and

thought. Was it true? Recalling Julian’s actions and Rita’s words, some things didn’t

righteous fury.“Just tell me; I’ll do anything!”

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chandeliers, soothing classical music, elegantly dressed guests mingled. Tonight’s charity gala was Seraphine’s brainchild. Half of Chicago’s

they’d failed, she would have

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few people.” She pulled

bring it to you tomorrow.”

You’re

special; just a little trick. It’s my pleasure to help.*

girl. You’ll be

thought, well, that bitch is dead; the agreement doesn’t

friends, stepping onto the balcony for some air. He lit a cigarette, picking up his phone to make a call. “She’s still at her parents‘ place? Didn’t leave the house? Okay, I understand.” Frowning, he hung up, finishing his

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