Mr. Villain's Lovely Wife

Chapter 206

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Susanna's breath caught in her throat. "Star, what did you just say? My mom, she...?"

"You heard me right. She used to run Black Gate," Stella replied, her voice calm and direct, not mincing words.

On the other end of the line, Susanna's breathing grew even tighter, sharp and uneven.

Even though Stella had spelled it out so clearly, Susanna still couldn't wrap her mind around it.

She took a shaky breath. "How could that be? There's just no way. My mom's just an ordinary businesswoman-you know that. She couldn't even make her bakery take off, let alone... this."

Her voice picked up speed, tinged with panic.

To her, her mother was the kind of person who never had a lot of money, but always managed to get by. In Portis City, her mom's small catering business was barely a blip on anyone's radar.

And even if she had some minor reputation, it wasn't for her business sense-it was more for her knack for making friends and always being at the center of every neighborhood barbecue or PTA event.

But to say that this woman, of all people, used to be the one running Black Gate?

Who could believe that?

Susanna had started to get suspicious lately, but now that she was hearing it for real, her chest felt tight with fear.

Or maybe it wasn't suspicion so much as dread. Real, bone-deep dread.

Because if her mom was tangled up with Black Gate, then any hope of a quiet, normal life was gone.

That was what Susanna feared most.

Before Stella could say anything, Susanna jumped in again. “Star, you must be mistaken, right? There has to be ome mistake."

There had to be. She knew her mom better than anyone-no way did she have that kind of power.

Stella could tell Susanna wasn't buying it, and her voice was getting sharper by the second. Stella tried to keep things gentle. "Do you want me to double-check for you?"

"Yes, please, just check again. Right away."

Stella hesitated. "Honestly..."

Honestly, confirmation was almost beside the point. Coincidences like this didn't just happen.

"There's nothing 'honestly' about it, Star. Just confirm it-please, I need you to confirm it."

Susanna's voice trembled.

bring herself to accept what she was hearing. Stella went

wouldn't be scared, finding out their mom was mixed

hang up, her phone buzzed in her hand. She glanced

from one of her people. Attached was a photo-an even

seen a picture, Stella had been pretty

with

anymore," Stella said softly,

to cling to denial, the truth was staring them both in the

spoke, Susanna's breath

picture. Take a

forwarded the photo, and since they were on the phone, Susanna saw the notification

face went chalk

mother. No

and tried to soothe her. "Try not to panic, okay? She's not in

all, as Ronald had said, someone who could lead Black Gate

was who they thought she was, that actually

less.

knuckles whitened. "I've heard stories about Black Gate... the kind of things they've done. People are scared

mother-had been right

this all meant. Stella stayed on the line, doing her best to calm her

Chapter 206

yet he said nothing, but the vein on his

seat. She rested her hands on the desk. "So, before you waste the court's time and embarrass yourselves further, I suggest

Holt opened his mouth, but

if you try to contest it, I will personally make sure every past transaction you've all tried to bury gets pulled

at the second file he brought. He

still staring at

"You wanted a legal war. I suggest you bring a better

"Grandfather, this-"

started moving. After seeing that document, they were left with no choice but to leave. Obviously, that woman Amalia still tried to fight it, but Gregory knew it

woman?" Frederik asked. His grandfather

her be," Gregory said, adjusting the cuff of his sleeve as the car moved through the downtown traffic. "The deal was simple. We get her out. She files for control. In exchange, she gets to

Frederik didn't reply.

just one of

tapped his fingers on his thigh, processing. "Do you want me to

out his phone. "Call Amalia's lawyer. Tell him to advise her. If the court's off the table, maybe she can make it a public

raised an eyebrow.

to know how to turn sympathy into leverage," Gregory said. "She'll do whatever it takes if

gave a short nod. "Alright. I'll

For a moment, neither of

glanced out the window, then spoke again. “I

the skyline in silence. Then, his jaw clenched.

no traceable tail, and nothing in the logistics report. The driver's records were wiped just two weeks before the

"Then we missed something."

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Chapter 206

"It wasn't us. But whoever did it had a reason. And money.

his head slightly, but he didn't speak.

back, brows furrowed. He had spent days reviewing every possible connection, every possible motive. Still, nothing led

shares. He wanted control. But he hadn't wanted her dead. Whoever moved first had done it

he was willing to admit. He didn't even know who the

until they were halfway

who the enemy is," he said finally, "you watch everyone." Frederik nodded slightly, eyes still on the road ahead. "Even our own?"

to the private lot behind the Vasili building. Frederik followed his grandfather inside, both men quiet as they entered through

closed, Frederik checked

They're asking questions too. They want to know if zy will

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