Chapter 38

Lily clutched the police report and a cautionary notice in her hands.

“With these, you can start the divorce proceedings. Plus, my cousin works at Capital Solutions, and he mentioned that Julian’s salary is in the high five figures. His base pay and bonuses are issued separately, and he’s only shown you the base pay, hiding his real income,” Camila explained.

Erica added, “Right! And if he lays a hand on you again, you need to call the police.”

Lily nodded vigorously, “Thank you both. I’m lucky to have you.”

She had always been a hopeless romantic, moving alone to Fairmount to study, only to be sweet–talked into dropping out and marrying Julian after getting pregnant from his charming promises. No one could persuade her otherwise, and her parents were so furious they cut ties with her.

She was full of regret. Now, she spent her days gathering evidence of Julian’s hidden financial activities.

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Camila organized Connor’s schedule for the day. Her tasks were piling up, particularly with the upcoming shareholder meeting next month, which required a detailed report on the company’s performance for the first half of the year.

from various departments, followed by in–depth analysis. She ran between departments all day, too busy even to drink water.

Connor, she immediately returned to her desk to continue

French windows, saw her still typing relentlessly. He

CEO called, Camila had to pause her

down the documents he was reviewing, looked up at her for a few seconds, then pointed to the lunch

Connor, that’s

eating. You have

Part of her job was to ensure he ate properly, and now she was to eat his meal instead? That would be a clear dereliction

salary?”

deep breath. “You do.”

you listening to me or him?” Connor tilted

a resigned smile. “Obviously,

smiled satisfactorily and gestured for her to

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