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.

awake,” she

Alexander; it seemed his call

you going to the kitchen?” he

“Y–Yes.”

did not wake you up. I know you. were not able

stood there, unable to understand what he was trying to say. He made breakfast for her and even stayed at home. Was it all right for her to assume he did this all for

before I forget… Dr. Mulach was arrested

her expression changed.

in more than five countries. It

what about my mother?” She quickly checked her phone, finding missed calls from Lawrence, Charlotte, and Daniel. She had forwarded all

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woke up, she assumed the calls were related to what happened last night. She thought they wanted to

your name.”

“No. 1-”

those things because of how shaken you were… however, instead

say. What move? They agreed that this marriage was self–serving. Both of them had their goals. Why was he doing something like

ea

walked towards the long couch and picked up a tablet, then handed it to her. “It took me long time to realize that she did not die of natural death. She had been

the contents of the

does not have a connection. For years, I have

reading the contents. “The poison was

in Alaska. As far as I

“And you think that

found traces of it in the undaround

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

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

her as she read the contents of the file for the second

within dense jungles. It has earned its notorious reputation for its potent yet deceivingly slow- acting toxicity. Locals, well aware of