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Chapter 22: Chloe’ Scheme
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2026-07-18 17:16:27
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Married To My Husband’s Father Chapter 23: A Promise or a Warning
Evelyn lay flat on her back against her bed, her eyes fixed on the shadow of the ceiling.She lay perfectly still, her hands resting flat against the silk fabric. Three inches to her right, the vertical line of light from the unlatched door cut across the floor like a glowing blade.She was lost in the memory of her first life.In that previous timeline, Julian Vance had used his secret forty-million-dollar reserve account to buy his independence. He had quietly bought out Alva Marine's debt, secured the lithium shipping lanes, and turned himself into a self-made billionaire before Arthur could even track the missing corporate capital. That money had given him the arrogance to cast her aside. In that life, his money bought his crown.In this life, he was using that same fortune to buy her death.Evelyn let out a slow breath, her eyes narrowing in the darkness. It was a terrifying realization. Even when she had stripped him of his VP title, even when he was completely broke, his first
Married To My Husband’s Father Chapter 22: Chloe’ Scheme
The heavy crystal vase exploded against the floor of the penthouse.Julian Vance stood in the center of the living room."She knew," Julian roared, his voice cracking as he slammed his fist into the side of a cabinet. "She knew every single routing number! She had the files! How did she get those files, Chloe? How?"Chloe Henderson did not answer immediately.She sat on the edge of the sofa. The fragile, tearful victim who had wept on Julian’s arm at the gala was completely gone. She sat with her spine perfectly rigid, her hands clutched tightly in her lap, her knuckles white. Her eyes were unblinking and fixed on the shattered glass at her feet."Shut up, Julian," Chloe said softly. Her voice was a cold hiss that cut through his shouting instantly.Julian froze, his mouth opening in shock. He turned to look at her. "What did you say to me?""I said shut up," Chloe repeated, turning her head slowly to look at him. The innocent expression she had used to fool society for years had melt
Married To My Husband’s Father Chapter 21: The Debut
The ballroom was decorated with crystal and white orchids.In her previous life, Evelyn had walked into this exact summer gala wearing a dusty pink tulle dress. She had spent the entire night hiding in the shadows, holding a glass of wine, hoping Julian would cease whispering to other women and finally notice her. She was like a ghost among gods.This time, she was the storm.Evelyn stood in front of the mirror in the private dressing suite. She wore a simple black dress. The fabric cut low across her back, exposing the flawless curve of her spine. Around her neck sat a single strand of flawless black pearls, held together by a platinum clasp—the only piece of jewelry Arthur had sent to her room before they left the manor.A heavy knock rattled the door.Arthur Vance walked in.He stopped three feet from her. His eyes caught her reflection in the glass, his gaze heavy and unblinking.He did not speak for a long time. The only sound was the distant, soft buzz of the orchestra downstair
Married To My Husband’s Father Chapter 20: The Intruder
Evelyn felt her stomach tighten, but she did not let her face show a single trace of emotion. She slowly released her grip on the desk and stood straight."Did he use his old bypass code?" Arthur asked in a low tone. His hand dropped from Evelyn's chin, his arm turning rigid as his fingers curled into a tight fist."Yes, sir," Murdock replied. "The automated system didn't flag it because his personal security clearance hasn't been fully wiped from the physical gate hard drives yet. He’s already in the courtyard."Arthur turned his head slowly to look at Evelyn. "He is desperate. I told you he would come.""Let him come," Evelyn said. Her voice was cold, sharp, and entirely steady."Logan," Arthur said into the small microphone on his collar. "Bring him to the grand library. Do not let him carry anything inside. And Logan… let him think he got in because he is clever.""Understood, sir," Logan's flat voice replied through the console speaker.Arthur looked back at Evelyn. He reached ou
Married To My Husband’s Father Chapter 19: The War Room
This next morning, A thin strip of winter sun cut through the three-inch gap in the door, painting a long line of gold across Evelyn's bed. Evelyn opened her eyes. The storm had passed, leaving behind a cold morning. She did not move for several minutes. She lay on her side, watching tiny pieces of dust dance in the narrow beam of light. The door was exactly as Arthur had left it—unlatched, open just enough to let the silence of his study slip into her bedroom. She pushed the silk sheets aside and sat up. The air in the master suite was crisp. She walked to the adjoining door, her bare feet silent on the wood. She pressed her face close to the gap. The study was dark and empty. The smell of cedarwood and faint tobacco still lingered in the air, but the green light on his biometric lock was now red. Arthur was already downstairs. Evelyn walked to her closet. Today, She pulled out a silk white blouse with a high collar and a pair of tailored, high-waist black trousers. She brushed h
Married To My Husband’s Father Chapter 18: The Peak
Evelyn’s breath caught in her throat. She could feel the heat radiating from his skin, his sharp, masculine scent filling her senses. Her hands instinctively rose, her palms resting flat against his chest. Through the thin cotton of his shirt, she could feel the hard, solid muscles of his chest and the steady thud of his heart. "You are a dangerous woman, Evelyn King," Arthur whispered, his face tilting down toward hers. His lips were so close she could feel his warm breath against her mouth. "Sometimes, I look at you, and I wonder who you really are. You look like a beautiful young girl, but you have the eyes of someone who has lived a hundred years and watched cities burn." "Does it scare you?" she asked, her fingers curling into his shirt, pulling him just a fraction of an inch closer. "Nothing scares me," Arthur growled. He leaned in, his lips brushing against the sensitive skin just below her ear, making her gasp. His hand slid down her neck, his t
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