Chapter 116

Chapter 116

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Kris’s hand quivered, his breath coming out shakily as anger rushed through him. He hadn’t considered Karen as a possible culprit since she had nothing to do with the fashion world, but what Alden was saying made a lot of

sense.

He immediately jumped off his stool and grabbed his bottle. Bringing it to his lips, he chugged the remaining beer, his grip tightening around the bottle as he wished it was Karen’s neck so that he could strangle the hell put of it.

“Where are you going?” Alden asked, holding him back as Kris was about to storm off.

“Do you really need to ask?” Kris sneered.

“Touché.” Alden nodded. “You’re going to confront Karen. Fine, but give me the keys. I’ll drive. You’re drunk.”

Kris glared at him. “I’m not drunk.”

As much as he’d wanted to drink himself into a stupor, he knew he needed a clear head to think, which was why he’d opted for beer instead of whiskey.

The bartender, who had obviously been listening to their conversation, chimed in. “He’s right, Alden. He only had two beers; it’s not that bad.”

Alden wasn’t disuaded, turning back to Kris. “Even two beers can make you tipsy, and in your emotional state, you’re in no condition to drive. Besides, I didn’t even finish my drink so I’m in a better condition to drive. Just give me the keys, dude.”

Kris scowled but dug his keys out of his pocket and tossed them at Alden.

he commanded, turning to storm

you say, my lord,” Alden muttered.

Miller Mansion a few minutes later. Alden followed Kris inside, wanting to make sure he didn’t do

Tessa’s favorite game of Lego. The nanny was seated on a couch nearby. Karen’s eyes

Tes! Daddy is here.”

she didn’t leave her game.

momentarily forgotten as he took in his

a kiss, he didn’t want the smell of alcohol on his breath to linger in his daughter’s

your room with Boatemaa?” he suggested gently, running a hand through her hair. He

gathering Tessa and her

she really loves her Lego, doesn’t she?” Karen chuckled, looking at Kris as if she expected him to

by the shoulders, glaring at her

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you?”

evident in her eyes. “What

model to destroy Thalassa’s collection, didn’t

collection was destroyed?” Karen asked, her eyes widening

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pretend like you don’t know what I’m talking about” Kris sneered, squeezing her shoulders even tighter. “I really don’t know what you’re talking

wanted her to hate me even more so she’d never forgive me. But you’re coming with me right now to confess that it was you.‘

other. Karen wrestled herself free. “Kris, why should I confess to something I don’t know anything about? I swear I don’t know anything about this. I

worst woman you’ve ever met, but I’m not a monster like you think. Why would I do anything to Thalassa after she freed me from jail?”

backstabbing, horrible bitch,”

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