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.

Alton demanded a retainer of two hundred million dollars! He says he’s

trusted Alton’s capabilities. He ended the call and, despite his intention to rest, he found himself flicking through the photos on his phone

was a photo

when tears often stained her cheeks before she drifted off into an exhausted slumber.

hair against the stark white pillowcase… it was a vision of

hadn’t loved her then, but he’d been compelled to capture that moment. On business trips, alone in hotel rooms, he’d pull out the photo before bed. Once, driven by a mix of longing and frustration,

crossed his mind:

can escapeе.

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her gaze fixed on the television broadcasting the news. Chief lawyer Alton was making headlines for his return to the legal world after a stint of philanthropy. Alton’s appearance was nothing short of triumphant,

stem face, “Fame and fortune are not my primary concerns. For me, the pursuit of justice within

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

bring Alton back, that only he could keep her

time Alton appeared on TV, it might be with a different narrative altogether. Truth is always malleable in the hands of the powerful.