Chapter 902 One Step Away From a Bottomless Abyss

Noah's steps came to a sudden halt. The faint smile on his face disappeared as he turned to face Desmond, whose probing eyes seemed to read his very soul. A flutter of unease stirred within his chest. Desmond's eyes, shadowy yet deep, locked onto his. Everything was understood without the need for words.

Desmond might not know the specifics of what Noah had done, but he had grown suspicious the moment Joseph audaciously invaded their home in broad daylight to abduct a bride. Furthermore, Harold hesitated to speak about the incident. He knew things were not as simple as they seemed. The day Joseph had the car accident coincided perfectly with the day Noah was out on a business trip to Fennelville.

He had always believed Noah to be pure-hearted, mild-tempered, and loyal, incapable of any rash actions. But confronted with the facts, how could he dismiss his suspicions?

For a few seconds, Noah's gaze flickered before shifting away. Desmond felt a sinking feeling in his heart. He knew al