The Divorce Prescription

Chapter 103

Larry’s eyes widened as the realization dawned on him. From the moment he was released from prison, Celine had been aware. She had been waiting for him.

Everyone thought she would never dare reveal the dark shadows of her childhood. A woman always put the utmost importance on her reputation, after all.

She hadn’t told Mary, nor had she told Adam. When he demanded money, she gave it to him. When he knocked her unconscious and kidnapped her, she seemed helpless, like a prey ensnared by its predator.

However, that was all an illusion. She had been pretending and was in control the whole time. The small recording device she wore told the true story. Whether it was his demand for 100 million or his attempt to rape her in the cave, every step of his crimes had played into her hands.

She had used her apparent obedience to feed his greed and used her endurance to lead him deeper into the pit of his own making. She had baited him with herself. Now, ten years later, she had sent him back into the abyss.

With the multitude of charges against him, his fate was sealed. It was either a death sentence or life imprisonment. Everything had gone according to her plan.

What Larry had figured out, Lucy also realized. She remembered the moment when Hansel brought Larry into the Tate family. Celine had stood outside, silently watching.

wasn’t the helpless child who had called her mom for help

had passed, and Celine had grown. She stood tall now, confident and resolute. Her

steady, resonant, and full of strength. “I’ve never felt ashamed of my

I have, if you’ve been hurt the same way, remember, don’t cower, and don’t be afraid. I know it’s hard, but you must stand up for yourself. No one else can save you. You have

She had saved herself.

nearby, was overcome with emotion. Tears welled in her eyes as she

murmuring apologies. Ms. Celine, we’re sorry. We misunderstood you

daughters. I can’t imagine the courage it took

went up all

However, she used herself as bait, and he finally saw her trap unfold. Her calculated reversal of the entire situation made

herself, and she had. He had always dismissed her

of women he preferred before. However, beauty paired with intelligence and an unyielding spirit was mesmerizing. Celine, standing here in

had just witnessed. “Adam,

answer. His silence was all the confirmation