Chapter 59

A cruel smile played on Jason’s lips. “I want to teach that woman a lesson, make her understand who’s boss. Thinking divorce? Thinking the can just walk away? Not on my watch.” He added aloud, “Break the law, face the consequences. Once we get the proof, I’m bringing the law down on Corey. He’ll rot in jail.”

Corey, Sophia’s father, had taken a major hit three years back. Bankruptcy triggered a heart condition that meds barely kept at bay. Jail could

be a death sentence.

Eric pursed his lips. “Corey’s in rough shape,” he said carefully. “Jail time might not be survivable. If he dies, you and Sophia? Forget patching things up ever again.”

Jason scoffed. “Patching things up? You think if I let this slide, she’ll come running back? A woman like her needs a firm hand,”

Eric tried to intervene, but Jason cut him off. “Enough. My decision’s made. Do as I say”

Mansion, Guest

thanks a bunch for this, I owe you big

Need anything,

Worried he might soften up. Ada called her old friend Julia, Julia, never one to disappoint, spun a web of lies. According to

She’d done

around with Sophia before, or I’d have been clueless. Besides, friends help friends, right? Sophia’s a total piece of work. Playing George five years ago, then stealing your man four years back? Shameless. You gotta get your guy back. You need anything, just say the word.”

malicious. “Alright, will do.”

a bit longer, then a knock interrupted them. “Come in,” Ada called.

revealing Eve. “News from the medical room,” she said,

snapped up, a tremor running through her. “Waking up soon?” she asked urgently.

gotta figure out this mess fast,

in her eyes. ‘That old bat,‘ she thought. ‘A problem that needs solving, Framing Sophia for it would

brewing storm,

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