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”

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her ear. “Julia, thanks a bunch for this, I owe you big time. Need

anything,

called her old friend Julia, Julia, never one to disappoint, spun a web of lies. According to the “new” story, Sophia actively pursued George then dumped

over Sophia. She’d done her part. Mrs. Wilson

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

turned malicious. “Alright, will

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

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

running through her. “Waking up soon?”

of recovery, yeah. You gotta figure out this mess fast, or we’re all sunk,” Eve

eyes. ‘That old bat,‘ she thought. ‘A problem that needs solving, Framing Sophia for it would be ideal.” A sinister plan formed in her mind. Her smile softened. “Find me a reliable perfumer, would you?”

the brewing storm, simply

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