Chapter 2 It was finally my father who lost it and kicked everyone out .
Tears finally fell from my eyes .
My mother was frantic , making call after call to relatives .
and friends , trying to get Alan Simpson out and ask him what happened .
After all , without confirmation from the person involved , this could just be rumors .
But I had already gone numb .
I changed my clothes , took a shower , and sat on the window seat drinking wine .
My mother had a bad heart , so I told them to go back and rest , that wed talk about it tomorrow .
1/11 Chapter 2 + 5 Points Staring out at the bustling lights below , my heart ached with a bitter , unbearable pain .
Alan Simpson and I had always been on the more conservative side .
From the beginning of our relationship , he told me he didnt believe in premarital sex .
So , our physical intimacy had always been limited to kissing .
It wasnt until today that I realized it wasnt because he didnt want to , but because all his energy had been spent elsewhere .
I took a sip of red wine , swallowing it along with my tears .
The phone rang it was the police station , asking me to come in tomorrow to sign some papers .
Just as I was zoning out , a message popped up .
I opened it to find a strange number , telling 2/11 Chapter 2 + 5 Points me to send a hundred thousand to the displayed bank account and vacate the house by tomorrow afternoon , so she could move in and take care of her pregnancy .
I didnt have to think hard to know it was Alice Mitchells number .

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I dialed the number back , and her lazy voice picked up .
What the hell ! Why are you calling so late ? Are you disturbing the peace ? Dont you know pregnant women need to rest ? Go to hell ! Ill mess with your ancestors up to the eighteenth generation ! Alice Mitchell , are you out of your mind ? This house was bought after Alan Simpson and I got married its joint property .
Do you get it ? This is MY house ! 3/11 Chapter 2 + 5 Points And , by the way , the child youre carrying isnt even mine .
I have no obligation to take care of you ! I heard something crash on her end of the line , and it was clear Alice Mitchell was fuming .
Clara Walker , dont be ungrateful .
Youll regret this ! I hung up , finishing off the whole bottle of red wine .
My head was spinning , and I staggered to the bedroom to collapse into bed .
At the first light of dawn , I was jolted awake by the ringing of my phone .
The man on the other end had a cold , deep voice , instructing me to go to Alan Simpsons 4/11 Chapter 2 + 5 Points company immediately .
I hurried to the building .
Since it was Monday , the elevator was packed with people .
I checked my watch there was no time to waste .
The CEOs private elevator was empty in the corner , and I took the opportunity to slip inside .
I was on marital leave , but I still had to go to the police station to sign some papers .
I had so many questions for Alan Simpson and didnt want to waste any more time .
Just as the elevator door was about to close , a pair of long , slender hands pried it open .
The man was sharply dressed in a suit , 5/11 Chapter 2 + 5 Points his gaze intense and unsettling , but his handsome face still radiated a captivating aura .
He sized me up before speaking , his tone indifferent .
Which floor are you going to ? I moved awkwardly to the corner , swallowing nervously .
The mans presence was so overwhelming , it made it hard for me to breathe .
Top floor .
He pressed the button for the floor , hands in his pockets , standing silently beside me .
My eyes flickered nervously .
I felt like I should say something to ease the tension .
6/11 Chapter 2 + 5 Points This elevator is really bright , I said , almost cringing at my own words .
Do you work here ? I tried again .
Clara Walker , really ? Do you even hear yourself ? I held my forehead in frustration .
Finally , the mans gaze shifted toward me .
His eyes were dark and intense , as though they could drown me .
My heart raced , and I instinctively shrank deeper into the corner , clutching my purse tightly .
7/11 Chapter 2 + 5 Points Youre Clara Walker, arent you ? Suddenly , the man spoke .
I looked at him in confusion , silently nodding .
He smiled , and suddenly with a ding , the elevator door opened .
Without a backward glance , the man stepped out .
I was led by the secretary to the meeting room , where she courteously pushed a file in front of me .
It listed the companys various losses caused by Alan Simpsons embezzlement .
The project had been halted , resulting in a loss of fifty million dollars .
My face flushed crimson , and even 8/11 Chapter 2 + 5 Points my hands holding the file trembled uncontrollably .
Such a large sum selling off everything , even the house and car would never cover it .
Miss Walker , the secretary said sweetly , while this is your husbands personal action , our company has already filed a lawsuit against him .
But your husbands personal account only has a balance of twenty thousand dollars .
The embezzled funds have completely vanished , and since you two are legally married , now that your husband is unable to repay , it naturally falls upon you .
Her voice was sweet , but it sent a cold sweat down my spine .
9/11 Chapter 2 + 5 Points I shakily set the file down .
Could there be a mistake ? My husband isnt like that .
As if anticipating my response , the secretary pulled out another document and handed it to me .
We are a large company .
We would never take our projects lightly .
Weve thoroughly investigated your husbands accounts and bills .
Every month , a sum of money is transferred to an overseas account , and the spending on this account is substantial .
The secretary paused , her smile tinged with sympathy .
This account consistently spends large 10/11 Chapter 2 + 5 Points sums on luxury goods , everyweek , without a cent left .
The image of Alice Mitchell , drappedhin designer brands , flashed in my minitch and I felt a wave of dizziness .
Alan Simpson had not only been usining our money to support his mistress , but he had also dared to embezzle company fundsls for his affair .
No wonder he had rushed doo propose to me three months ago , withoutt even buying a wedding ring .
He must have planned to drag me down withh him to fill his own hole .
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