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CHAPTER 81

Stephanie’s povI was about to get into the house when Crawford got out and we locked eyes.“Hey, I need to tell you…” But before I could finish, he waved me off. “I need to draft something. We can talk later.”I stood near the doorway, watching him walk briskly toward his car. I couldn’t shake the irritation bubbling inside me; he’d barely even glanced at me before brushing me off with some excuse about “needing to draft something.” As he opened the car door, I called out to him, but he waved me off dismissively, muttering something about being “on a schedule.” Without so much as a backward glance, he climbed in and drove off, leaving me standing there, teeth gritted.My hands clenched into fists. Crawford was supposed to be pliable, cooperative even—yet he’d been nothing but an obstacle since the moment I tried to pull him onto my side. If only he would just see that I wasn’t trying to take anything that wasn’t already mine. Eric’s fortune and this entire estate would’ve crumbled
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CHAPTER 82

Stephanie’s povThat night, I stood in my room and wondered if meeting that woman myself would be a better idea.With a sigh, I decided to do that.I called my spy and asked if meeting her would be a better idea as he thought about it before laughing.“She might want to put him behind her and you want to remind her of the pain that had been caused by Crawford.”I rolled my eyes. “Oh come on. How bad could it be?”“Pretty bad if she never wants to see him again.”I thought about it for a while before shrugging.“Whatever,” I said. “Let’s get this over with. I’ve got other things to be doing anyway. Let’s do this and move on.”He sighed before sending me her number and address with her name.“Alisha,” I said with a smile. “Great.”The next day, I prepared myself and hurried out of the house to go to her apartment and within moments, I was parked out on the street.This place was scary but I held my breath before walking in.Soon, I stood outside the worn-down apartment building, glancin
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CHAPTER 83

Stephanie's povI chuckled. “Tempting, but I doubt that would accomplish much.”Alisha shrugged. “It’s the truth. He talks a big game, but when it comes down to it, he’s all bark, no bite. If you really wanted to intimidate him, you could probably just corner him somewhere. He’d fold like a cheap suit.”“Corner him?” I repeated, intrigued. “He’s always surrounded by security at work.”“That’s the thing,” she said, a sly smile creeping onto her face. “His office is locked down like Fort Knox, but his house? No one guards his house. Not many people even know where it is.”I raised an eyebrow. “And you do?”“Of course I do,” she replied, almost smugly. “I used to live there, back when he was still pretending I mattered. He’s probably redecorated by now, but it’s the same place.”“Interesting,” I murmured, already formulating a plan. “So, if someone were to… pay him a visit at home, he wouldn’t see it coming.”“Not at all,” she confirmed. “But be careful. Crawford may not be physically st
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CHAPTER 84

Stephanie’s povThe soft hum of my phone vibrating on the nightstand pulled me from the edge of sleep. For a moment, I thought about ignoring it, but then my curiosity got the better of me. I reached over, squinting at the screen in the dim light. It was a message from my spy.With a sigh, I slipped out of bed as quietly as possible, careful not to wake Eric. His fragile health meant he needed every second of rest he could get. The last thing I wanted was his questions or, worse, his interference. My slippers barely made a sound on the plush carpet as I padded into my study and closed the door behind me.The message was short and cryptic: “I’m at your balcony window. We need to talk.”I stared at it for a moment, irritation bubbling up inside me. Of all the places to meet, he had to choose my home? I walked to the balcony window, pulling aside the curtain just enough to peek out. Sure enough, there he was, standing in the shadows like some second-rate thief.With a huff, I unlocked th
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CHAPTER 85

Stephanie’s povShe shook her head vigorously, her hands flying up in protest. “Absolutely not. No way. Not in a million years. Do you have any idea what that man put me through? After everything, you think I’d just waltz back into his life like nothing happened?”“Yes,” I replied smoothly, leaning back in my chair and crossing my legs. “I do. Because you need the money.”Her face darkened, and for a moment, I thought she might throw the cup of coffee that had just been placed in front of her. “You think you can buy me off like that? I have some dignity, you know!”“Dignity doesn’t pay the rent, Alisha,” I said sharply, my tone cutting through her indignation. “Look around you. Look at your life. You’re drowning in overdue bills, and the only way you’ll get out of this mess is with my help. All I’m asking is for you to play a role. You don’t even have to like him.”She opened her mouth to argue, but I held up a hand to silence her. “I’m not asking for a lifelong commitment. Just long
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CHAPTER 86

Crawford’s povI leaned back in my chair, crossing my arms. “Alisha,” I said, keeping my voice level and light. “This is… a surprise.”She smirked, her red lips curving into a smile that didn’t meet her eyes. “Really? I thought you'd be glad to see me.”“Happy,” I repeated, but let the word linger in the stillness of my office. “I’m not sure that’s the term I was thinking of.”She sighed and walked over to the seat on the other side of my desk, taking her time as she lowered herself into it and crossed her legs. “You’re never really one for change, are you?”I didn’t answer right away, instead using the opportunity to observe her. Alisha was here for a reason. Alisha never did anything without a reason.And as much as she looked like she had stepped directly out of an upscale martini party, the fact that she’d come uninvited to my office said this wasn’t a casual visit."What do you want, Alisha?" I finally asked, my tone sounded hard.She tipped her head to the side as if she was tr
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CHAPTER 87

Crawford’s povStephanie stepped up, until she was so close her nose all but touched mine. I could feel her breath on my skin. “You’re out of your league,” she warned, her voice dangerous. “Walk away, Crawford. Before it’s too late.”I didn’t blink; didn’t back down. “Not gonna happen.”We stood there for an eternity it seemed, neither one of us saying a word. Then Stephanie stepped back and looked at me with a cold blank stare. She opened the car door and sat down. “Suit yourself,” she said in her rehearsed cold voice. ” But don’t come running’ to me when you find out I was right!” The engine roared, the dust flew and she was gone.I stood there alone for a moment longer watching her move down the road before turning away from the garage.The air in the room was heavy with apprehension when I entered Eric’s home. That sterile smell of medicine and stagnant air seemed to grow stronger every time I visited, a testament to his failing health. He was sitting at his desk in that upholste
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CHAPTER 88

Crawford’s povShe laughed at me. "I love how direct you are, Crawford."I didn’t respond, my patience fading. But she took it as a cue to go on.“Let’s be real,” She continued, practically whispering now. “You and me, we’re the ones that should really be running this. My mom isn’t. That… Audrey chick—she’s nothing more than a figurehead.”I arched a brow. “Audrey is doing exactly what Eric appointed her to do. She’s more than capable.”Amelia waved her hand dismissively. “Capable, sure, but does she understand what Eric really wants? You know my mother and I have Eric’s best interests at heart.”I leaned forward, narrowing my eyes. “Is that what you call it? Because from where I stand, it looks more like the two of you are circling him like predators.”Her smile faltered, but only for a moment. She quickly regained her composure, leaning back in her chair. “I think you’re being a little dramatic, Crawford. All I’m saying is that you’d be better off working with us. Join my mother and
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CHAPTER 89

Audrey’s pov“Let me check,” the operator said. A couple minutes passed before she came back with the same answer. “I’ve searched our national and international databases, and this doctor isn’t licensed anywhere.”“Alright. Thank you.”I hung up, my heart pounding.This was the proof I was waiting for. I picked up my phone and dialed my good friend Detective Marcus Hill. I had known this man since college, and there wasn’t a person alive that I trust more than him in the law.“Marcus,” I said when he answered, “I need your help.”“What’s wrong, Audrey?” he asked in a worried tone.I told him everything—the doctor's sketchiness, the absent files on his license, and my theory about him possibly hurting Dad under Stephanie's orders. Marcus didn't interrupt once, but when I finally finished speaking, he sounded pissed.“This is serious, Audrey. If this guy is practicing medicine without a license and endangering lives, he needs to be stopped immediately.”“Exactly,” I said. “Can you help
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CHAPTER 90

Xander’s pov“It’s…going well,” I said, trying to keep it neutral. No one needed to know mine and Audrey’s business but ours.Elena squinted at me like she didn’t buy it, but she dropped it. “Come in, come in. Sit down. You have so much catching up to do.”We made our way into the cozy living room, and she handed me a mug of coffee before collapsing onto the couch across from me. We caught up on the last few years of our lives in laughter and stories that, for a moment, I was sure nothing had changed. It felt so good to let go and be weightless again.But that wasn’t why I was here.“Elena,” I started, putting my mug down on the table. “I’m here because I need your help. It’s about Audrey’s father.”Her expression changed instantly, the playful look gone for the first time in as long as I could remember and replaced with a seriousness that seemed out of place. “What happened?” she demanded, leaning toward me.I told her everything—the doctor, the poison, how Eric had been getting wors
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