Chapter 103

Megan considered Sullivan’s social calendar meticulously, selecting several outfits and accessories that would suit his upcoming events. As she packed them away, a thought crossed her mind if Sullivan were to frequently stay elsewhere, perhaps she should train his mistress to care for him to make him live a cozier life.

Handing over the clothing to the maid, the servant expressed concern, “Ma’am, this isn’t right for you to do!”

But Megan remained composed, “It’s just a task, nothing more.”

Compared to Sullivan’s subtle torments, this was nothing at all.

What Megan didn’t know was that Sullivan was actually in the car outside, hidden from view by the tinted windows of the black limousine. That made the domestic staff assume it was his assistant who had come alone in the chauffeured car.

As the car door closed, Sullivan casually inquired from the back seat, “What did she say?”

Lately, Sullivan had become a ticking time bomb in the office, ready to explode at the slightest provocation.

The assistant replied cautiously, “She didn’t say much. However, it seems like the lady is planning to step

out.”

car pulled away, he mused that Megan seemed

of late.

made her way to Alton’s law office

bookshelves lining the

Alton sat at his desk by the window. The slats of the blinds were casting a mottled pattern of light and shadow across him. A cigar was elegantly held between his fingers, and when he spoke of the case, his words were sharp and precise without any unnecessary

“So, there’s

in front of her. Leaning back, he took a puff of his cigar before speaking bluntly, “Let’s be honest, Mrs. Lowry, the biggest variable is you. Can you assure a stable marriage with Mr. Lowry before the trial? His scandals have been plentiful of late.”

she froze. It was the divorce agreement that Sullivan had drawn up, but it didn’t show his sign.

“I got it

Megan remained silent.

on her wrist, hidden by clothing and thus concealing any remaining scars. Yet, he knew that the dame’s wounds were not just physical but

the divorce?” he asked directly.

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looked at the young, ambitious lawyer with restrained emotion, “Because no one but Sullivan can take my brother’s case. You, Alton, should know

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