CHAPTER 41

Arabel's POV

London

A pulse is hammering at my temple as I trot into the big living room where Griffin had a party going the last time I was here.

After leaving Germany and packing our bags in a hurry and in tears, I had to go to London.

I need Griffin's help.

I no longer want to partner with Richard. In fact, I want to stay very far from him. I want my child to never remember his face or name.

I don't care if I face legal consequences for abruptly terminating the contract. I just want to do anything to keep us from seeing each other.

The more contacts there are, the bigger the problem for me.

I will do this to protect my child. Then go far away from here, somewhere he can never find us until he gives up.

"You can stay here, ma'am, while I inform him," his P.A says to me before heading upstairs to his home office, where we had a meeting the last time.

I'm hoping to get the help I can.

Impatiently, I pace to and fro, waiting for someone to show up. I had Lucia watch over Daisy, who has