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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.

two hundred

rest, he found himself flicking through the photos on his phone until

photo of Megan.

she slept in the early days of their manage when tears often stained

the stark white pillowcase… it was a vision of innocence and allure.

out 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

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

can escapeе.

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Chief lawyer Alton was making headlines

the reporters, he said with that handsome and stem face, “Fame and fortune are not my primary concerns. For me, the pursuit

listened, her mind somewhere else. She knew Sullivan wanted her to

that only he could keep her brother out of prison, provided she returned

TV, it might be with a different narrative

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