Mr. Chairman’s Devious Wife by Brey Mitchylle

Chapter 26

Dr. Mulach adjusted his tie, ensuring its perfection before he smiled at his reflection and exited his car. Stepping out into the parking lot across. Tranquil Haven Rehabilitation Center, he took a moment to appreciate. the serene surroundings.

The dim glow of street lamps cast long shadows on the asphalt, and the crisp Illinois air hinted at the approaching dawn. The sky transitioned from the deep hues of night to a soft palette of purples and blues.

The reason Dr. Mulach chose this place was his love for the cold. Growing up in a location without snow, living in Illinois had always been a dream.

He tapped his jacket, ensuring the cash was still there before proceeding towards the rehabilitation center.

However, just before reaching the center’s door, he heard another car nearby. Turning, his eyes widened at the sight of a police vehicle.

“Dr. Mulach?” a man in a black uniform called out.

“Yes, good morning, officers. How may I help you?” The officer paused, scrutinizing Dr. Mulach.

“Please come with us.

“What?” Dr. Mulach’s face immediately turned ugly.

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It was almost noon when Sofia woke up. After a quick stretch, she took a bath. Currently staying in the guest room of Alexander’s house, she didn’t want to go to the office right away after the incident that left her shaken. However, she knew she had to face recent events.

After donning decent office clothing, she grabbed her things and made her

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“Eh?” she froze upon seeing Alexander in the living room, talking on his phone.

Why was this man here? She thought he would be at his office, considering it was a workday. As the chairman of the Beaumont Empire, he must be busy.

Luckily, he didn’t notice her as he was facing the floor–to–ceiling windows that offered a view of the city. She quickly turned around, not intending to disturb him.

you’re awake,”

turned towards Alexander; it seemed his call had

you going to the kitchen?” he

“Y–Yes.”

up. I know you. were not able to have a

understand what he was trying to say. He made breakfast for her and

forget… Dr. Mulach was arrested

expression changed. “What

countries. It is only right that the police would take him

quickly checked her phone, finding missed calls from Lawrence, Charlotte, and Daniel. She had

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were related to what happened last night. She thought they wanted to convince her to stay in the

doctors under your name.” Seeing her reaction, he quickly

“No. 1-”

I chose not to tell you those things because of

understanding what he was trying to say. What move? They agreed that this marriage was self–serving. Both of them

ea

handed it to her. “It took me long time to realize that she did not die of natural death. She

read the contents of the file that

one does not have a connection. For years, I have been searching for any clues of the one who poisoned my mother. To no

“The poison

was detected in Vancouver. Then in Alaska. As far as I know,

“And you think that

found traces of it in the

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there is only one Asian doctor in this part of the state that has

uttered. “This poison….” After reading the first. symptoms, a part of her felt her limbs go numb. She swallowed. “These

the couch with him sitting beside her as she read the contents of the file for the second

its potent yet deceivingly slow- acting toxicity. Locals, well aware of its danger, refer to it simply as “Lingering