Chapter 22 Chapter 22 Tears streamed down Duncans face as he whispered , Audrey , you said you had no regrets , but Im wishing I could die .
I brought this on myself .
Its all my fault .
I didnt trust you .
Even when you and Josh both told me you were sick , that you were dying , I refused to believe it .
Instead , I went ahead and married Heather to spite you .
I deserve this .
Audrey , blame me .
Yell at me .
Hit me if you can .
Just … please wake up .
Please , Im begging you , come back .
Duncan cried for what seemed like an eternity .
Afterward , he locked himself in the room with Audreys body , refusing to come out .
No matter how much Seamus knocked or how Janet pleaded outside , Duncan remained silent .
It wasnt until three days later , when Audreys body began to show signs of decay , that Duncan finally opened the door .
As it creaked open , Janet almost fainted from shock .
In just three days , Duncans hair had turned completely white , and he looked like a man aged beyond his years , as though he were seventy .
Without emotion , Duncans first words were , Im going to marry Audrey .
Her funeral and our wedding will be held today .
Janets heart broke for her son , but she could only agree .
She knew him too well once Duncan made a decision , nothing could change his mind .
All she wanted was for her son to live .
His hair could be dyed , but if he chose to follow Audrey into death , she would lose him forever .
That day , the headlines exploded : CEO of Quartet Enterprises to Marry Deceased Fiancée .
The event drew the attention of everyone , and Duncan welcomed them all .
His goal was simple : he wanted the world to know that Audrey was his wife , and that even in death , her gravestone would read My Beloved Wife .
Naturally , this was a slap in the face for the Leverton family .
Several of their business partners discreetly cut off supplies to Quartet Enterprises in retaliation .
Seamus , more accustomed to his art studio than boardrooms , found himself overwhelmed .
He couldnt turn to Duncan for help , so he bore the burden alone .

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Meanwhile , Heather was far from idle .
She secretly collaborated with tabloids , spreading the story of how Audrey had cheated on Duncan a year ago .
She wanted everyone to know that Audrey wasnt the saint Duncan believed her to be .
In Heathers eyes , only someone as well connected and beautiful as herself was worthy of him .
Her tactics worked to some extent .
At Audreys combined funeral and wedding , whispers spread through the crowd , condemning her for infidelity and claiming she didnt deserve Duncans devotion .
But all gossip fell silent when Duncan , dressed in a white tuxedo , his hair shockingly white , stood before them .
In three days , I will clear my wifes name , Duncan announced , his eyes filled with deep emotion as he gazed at Audrey , lying in a sea of white lilies , dressed in her wedding gown .
To him , Audrey was still as breathtakingly beautiful as ever a sight that made it hard to breathe .
The media wanted to probe , to dig for more details , but Duncans commanding presence was too intimidating .
Not a single reporter dared speak .
By evening , all guests had leff and Josh arrived , looking worn from his travels .
He handed a stack of documents to Duncan .
I know what caused Audreys illness .
It was thallium poisoning .
Someone poisoned her .
Duncan lifted his eyes but showed little reaction .
Is that all you came to say ? Joshs frustration mounted .
He had rushed to bring this crucial information to Duncan , hoping they could find the 7/2 Chapter 22 person responsible for Audreys death .
But Duncan seemed utterly indifferent .
Duncan , dont you want to investigate ? Why are you even doing all of this if you dont care ?