“Yes, this is the Berry Residence. What’s the matter, Sir?”

The officer leading the group showed a piece of paper in front of Mary. “This is an arrest warrant. We went to Berry Furnishings but didn’t see him. Is he at home?”

Mary’s face was instantly drained of blood, as she asked with trembling lips, “Arrest? Why arrest him? What did he do wrong?”

“We received an anonymous report that Horace Berry engages in tax evasion, and we have solid evidence. So, we’re arresting him,” the officer replied. “Please get in touch with Horace Berry. Otherwise, we will post a nationwide arrest warrant on the Internet.”

Mary went weak in the knees and staggered, nearly passing out.

Fortunately, Penelope hurriedly supported her by her side. “Mom, mom, are you okay?”

“W-Where should I find him? He went to the company in the morning. He hasn’t come back since,” Mary bawled.

What do we do if Horace goes to jail? What will we eat? Where will we get the money to spend? How will I maintain my lavish lifestyle? Penelope has now lost her job as well.

her whole world was

the doorbell

up and pack some clothes for me.

saw the policemen standing in the living room. His voice got stuck in his throat, making

the

was ashen-faced. He had only escaped from the company after his assistant said that the police were

clothes, and leave, but to his dismay, the police were already waiting for

eyes in disbelief as the police walked up

secured his hands together that he came

can talk to the judge in court.” With an indifferent look, the officer then

husband away. He has done nothing wrong! If you dare to take

so protective of him. Feeling touched, he looked at her and said, “It’s okay Darling. You should

Darling! What will Penelope and I do after you’re gone?” Mary cried bitterly. Who will give me money? She usually hung out with several wives of wealthy men when she was free. If she had no money and the company

grabbed Horace in the arm. “Dad!

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