Chapter 998:

Linsey and Collin were yet to remarry. If Joanne struck at the right moment, she could wedge herself between them.

Dolores knew with absolute certainty that Collin’s devotion to Linsey would never waver.

Still, the thought of Linsey enduring such interference stirred protective anger within her.

Before Dolores could voice her concerns about Joanne’s intentions, the woman smoothly pocketed Dustin’s money and began counting it. “I’ll keep your secret this time, but you’d be wise to ensure Hester never discovers the truth.”

After letting the silence stretch, Joanne lifted her gaze to meet Dustin’s. “Otherwise, Hester will have us walking down the aisle in the near future.”

The color drained from Dustin’s face as the reality of a forced marriage to Joanne struck him. Not even the pretense of a smile could find its way to his lips.

message delivered, Joanne

at the threshold, glancing back. “Six o’clock tonight at the Cloudway Mall cinema entrance. We’ll need

Joanne had vanished completely

contrast, seemed to shed his tension the moment Joanne disappeared. His

brow creasing with concern as she spoke in measured tones. “Do you really trust Joanne that

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escaped Dustin’s lips, his posture casual yet his eyes steady and unwavering. “Trust me,

in Dustin’s absolute certainty caught Dolores off

as he reached for

Dolores allowed him to guide her toward the hospital’s

of the car. With Dustin’s fingers still intertwined

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