Missing Mrs. Lowry: The Billionaire’s Wakeup Call

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Chapter 73

Sullivan reclined in the backseat of his sleek black sedan, his eyes closed as he tried to snatch a moment of calm before the whirlwind of the day picked up again.

His mind wandered to something Puxton had mentioned earlier–a student who had married her very own Romeo, It made him think of Megan. Had she felt the same flutter of excitement when they had exchanged vows?

“To have and to hold, from this day forward,” he mused to himself.

Sullivan was known for his composure, but lately, thoughts of Megan had sent ripples across his normally tranquil demeanor.

He dialed his assistant, “How’s the situation I put you on?”

The response came promptly. “Mr. Lowry, I’ve made contact with Lawyer Alton! In 12 hours, his flight will land at Borough City Dualstream International Airport. He’ll be ready to tackle the Quigley Group case with his legal team Immediately upon arrival.”

“And what are his odds?” Sullivan inquired, his voice a monotone.

of two hundred million dollars! He says he’s got a

He ended the call and, despite his intention to rest, he found himself flicking through the

a photo of

early days of their manage when tears

pillowcase… it was a vision of innocence and

the photo before bed. Once, driven by a mix of longing and frustration, he’d let his desire take over while gazing at her image–a thrill he still remembered vividly.

As he locked his phone, a cynical thought crossed his mind: all men have their vices. Lust

can escapeе.

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Alton was making headlines for his return to the legal world after a stint of philanthropy. Alton’s

my primary concerns. For me, the pursuit of justice within the law is my life’s ambition.”

mind somewhere else. She knew Sullivan wanted her to

only he could keep her brother out of prison, provided she returned to him. Otherwise, all bets were

on TV, it might be with a different narrative altogether. Truth is always malleable