Chapter 2007

the lawyer beforehand.

Once I arrive, we’ll sort out the paperwork straight away.

That way, you’ll see I’m on your side.

Agreed?”

After a moment of contemplation, Elizabeth responded with a stern warning.

“You better not be scheming anything.

You know how much I detest being deceived.

If I catch even a hint of treachery, I’ll make sure you regret it.

Her interests were clear: money and a comfortable life.

Family ties and parental affection held no value to her.

A fleeting chill crossed Kristian’s gaze, but he masked it with a feigned warmth.

“No worries at all.

We’re family, after all.

I’ll look after you.

Don’t overthink things.

everything down the

a dismissive

Kristian secured the next available flight and arranged

Elizabeth climbed into the car and departed, the facade of Kristian’s smile vanished, his face

watched the car pull

it,” he muttered under his

of Elizabeth had been an unwelcome reminder

contributed nothing, now threatened his stability and eyed half

Such delusional thinking.

Kristian’s gaze grew colder.

Elizabeth needed to

Matthew received an

“Elizabeth has made her way back to

in Dorburn discovered that

.

the plane, she

treading

idea what they

got into a car and left, apparently heading

she is returning

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