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.”

he was searching everywhere for you, acting like

Cared? Hah…

he’s announcing his

around, shocked.“They’re not even divorced yet! Wait…” A terrible thought crossed her mind.“Did he know you tricked him into

lips.“I considered

from the start? His mother kept you calm while he deliberately provoked you to finalize the divorce. Once

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

lost in thought. Was it true? Recalling Julian’s actions and Rita’s

with righteous fury.“Just tell

7

guests mingled. Tonight’s charity gala was Seraphine’s brainchild. Half of Chicago’s elite were present, especially the Crowes, who were in full force. Anyone could see something big

gone that far; and if they’d failed, she would have heard from them. Unless… they’d killed her and were hiding? She scoffed. Boring. A dead woman was less fun; giving her AIDS, making her suffer, was more interesting.

-16 00

< Chapter 21

Weng

to a few people.” She pulled Rita

course. I’ll bring it to

Rita. You’re amazing.”

just a little trick. It’s my pleasure

You’ll be calling me

that bitch is dead; the agreement doesn’t

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

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255