Chapter 23 Josh pointed at Duncans white suit .
Is this just for show ? So people will praise you for being so devoted , for being merciful to a woman who once betrayed you ? Duncan remained unmoved .
He was determined to investigate Audreys death on his own .
He didnt want Josh involved .
Avenging his wife was something he needed to handle himself .
And the one who polsoned Audrey ? Who else could it be but Heather ? A socialite like Heather wouldnt suddenly take a low level job as Audreys assistant for no reason.
She joined Quartet Enterprises , worked under Andrey , and within two months , Audrey had left for France for medical treatment .
After that , Heather cozied up to Duncan , securing the business partnership between the Millington and Leverton families .
It was all premeditated .
Audrey hadnt lied .
It was Duncans blind hatred that kept him from seeing the truth .
Josh , thank you , but this has nothing to do with you .
Leave , Duncan said , his tone surprisingly polite , a first when speaking to Josh .
Josh was taken aback .
He looked up at Duncan , noting the shock of white hair that had appeared in just a few short days .
The words of blame that had been on Joshs lips died there .
He realized that Duncan was grieving , perhaps even more than he was .
Audreys death had devastated Duncan , and Josh understood that Duncan would stop at nothing to ensure her killer paid .
Josh shoved a stack of documents into Duncans hands .
These are Audreys medical records from the past year .
And here are the symptoms of thallium poisoning .
Can I see her again ? Duncan nodded and stepped aside to let him in .
Standing in front of Audreys lifeless body , tears streamed down Joshs face .
Audrey , Im here to see you .
Its me , Josh , the man who pretended to be your husband for a whole year .
Two months ago , you told me you wanted to return to him .
I couldnt stop you .
And now , even as you leave this world , I cant stop that either .
I feel so powerless .
I regret not stopping you two months ago , not keeping you from returning to the States .
If you hadnt come back , maybe youd still be alive .
Maybe you would have gotten better .
Its my fault I didnt try hard enough .
Can you hear me , Audrey ? Can you hear my voice ? Behind him , Duncan watched silently .
Each word Josh spoke felt like a dagger twisting deeper into his heart .
All Audrey wanted , in her final days , was to be by his side .
Yet on the very first day she returned , Duncan had cruelly told her she wasnt even worth as much as an escort .
He had staged fake affection with Heather , hurt Audrey over and over , and now she was gone taking not only her life but their unborn childs as well .
Yes , Heather had poisoned her , but Duncans cruelty had killed her too .
personally s After Josh left , Duncan sat beside Audrey , holding her hand until the first light of dawn .
He her off to her final resting place .
Duncan buried Audrey on a hill , surrounded by peach trees heavy with ripe , sweet fruit .
It was the orchard they had planted together in their youth , filled with memories of their laughter and happiness .
Audrey had been an orphan , raised by her aunt , but two years ago , her aunts family had moved abroad , leaving only Audrey behind .
Duncan knew she had stayed for him .
7/22 Chapter 23 But when Audrey fell ill , Instead of comforting her and taking care of her , he had hurt her time and time again .
She must have been terrified , crying in pain , enduring her sickness alone .
And where had he been ? What had he been doing ? Upon returning from the hill , Duncan locked himself in his study and threw himself into work , day and night .
Since everything was tied to Heather , he was determined to dismantle her only support .
Though Quartet Enterprises wasnt the most powerful company in the city , it was strong enough to take the Leverton family down with it , even if it meant both companies would suffer .
Seamus had been furious when several suppliers cut off their goods , but when he saw Quartets stock rising while the Leverton familys continued to plummet , he knew his son was back .

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