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.

“Lawyer Alton demanded a retainer of two hundred million dollars!

he found himself

a photo of

days of their manage when tears often stained her cheeks

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

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

a cynical thought crossed his mind: all men have their vices. Lust is one

can escapeе.

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in the evening, Megan sat on the couch, 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

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

listened, her mind somewhere else. She knew Sullivan

remind her that only he could bring Alton back, that only he could keep

TV, it might be with a different narrative altogether.