Chapter 553

Denise wasn’t particularly interested in men. But no one could completely ignore something beautiful.

Thomas started talking to her too.

As their conversation deepened, Denise found herself treating him like a confidant.

She wasn’t the kind of person who could keep things to herself. A few casual questions from Thomas, and she spilled everything about her family like a bag of marbles tumbling open.

From the state of her household, she moved on to her brother, and then to Sharon and Theo. By the end of the afternoon, Thomas had a clear picture of the entire Biggs family.

It wasn’t until Carter called to check in and told her that Theo had been rescued that Denise finally stopped talking.

Soon after, under arrangements made by Carter’s assistant, Thomas made his way to the hospital, where he ran into Wendy and Xavier. They went up together.

Later, after leaving the hospital, Sharon and Wendy sat in the back seat of the car. Xavier drove, while Thomas took the

passenger seat.

all these years, and nothing like this

tired. “I suspect this whole kidnapping was orchestrated

The car fell silent.

turned


spoke. “Sharon, do you have

her head. “That man, Dillon… his attitude said enough. He didn’t admit it outright, but his words were ambiguous. Theo was there, but I doubt

really went all in. She must’ve realized Carter

her eyes toward the passing night outside the window.

dead.”

sure, being a mistress is one thing… but hiring a killer? She’s

won’t know for sure

driver’s seat, “I’ve already sent people after him. With Carter, Julliard, and myself involved, he won’t

tone softened. “Thank you,

rescue Theo, and then what does he do? He stays behind for Kelly. That foolish kid! She’s

past the window. But that wasn’t what was weighing

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