The Wrong Woman

Soon after, Nathan sent a document over to Mila without any accompanying message. Mila clicked open and found a recorded message inside. She listened attentively as Avery's voice filled the recording. Avery's voice came through. "You sly fox, you actually hid a 28-billion mansion? You sure know how to keep secrets."

Confused, Zach asked, "What are you talking about?"

Mila's heart ached as she heard Zach's voice. Overwhelmed with emotions, she covered her mouth to muffle her sobs.

Avery pressed on, "Still pretending, are you?"

Zach countered, "What do you want?"

Avery instructed, "Draft a new will. Transfer the mansion to Oliver. Trust me, it's in your best interest to do as I said. Or else, you, your son, daughter-in-law, and grandson won't see another sunrise."

It dawned on Mila how risky Nathan's move had been. Without any direct contact with Zach, Nathan had gambled on guessing his reactions and intentions.

it all or been uncooperative,

praying that Zach would be clever enough to handle the situation, Zach spoke again, "I can change the will, but

position to negotiate," Avery

go ahead and end us all. Ever since Loretta passed, life lost

prisoners for years. Once you've siphoned

was a brief silence before Avery finally responded, "Fine, I'll grant your

"Agreed," Zach replied.

in Mila, her eyes welling with tears. Amidst her overwhelming feelings, a glimmer of

past six months,

close watch on Avery.

nor had she reached out to Zach or her

vel.ne

know was the extent of advanced surveillance technology. Even with a new number, any signal she sent be

bait, aiming to entice