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.

This wasn’t the same little girl who had chased her mom’s car, sobbing as she was abandoned. This wasn’t the helpless child who had called her

She stood tall now, confident and resolute. Her clear eyes radiated

voice was steady, resonant, and full of strength. “I’ve

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 to

She had saved herself.

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

down with guilt. They began murmuring apologies. Ms. Celine,

I can’t imagine the courage it took for you

up all

fixed on Celine. He had doubted her ability to handle everything on her own. However, she used herself as bait, and he finally saw her trap unfold. Her calculated reversal of the entire situation made him realize how

she had. He had always dismissed

preferred before. However, beauty paired with intelligence and an unyielding spirit

stunned by everything he had just witnessed.

His silence was all the confirmation