The Wrong Woman

Soon after, Nathan sent a document over to Mila without any accompanying message. Mila clicked open and found a recorded message inside. She listened attentively as Avery's voice filled the recording. Avery's voice came through.

"You sly fox, you actually hid a 28-billion mansion? You sure know how to keep secrets."

Confused, Zach asked, "What are you talking about?"

Mila's heart ached as she heard Zach's voice. Overwhelmed with emotions, she covered her mouth to muffle her sobs.

Avery pressed on, "Still pretending, are you?"

Zach countered, "What do you want?"

Avery instructed, "Draft a new will. Transfer the mansion to Oliver. Trust me, it's in your best interest to do as I said. Or else, you, your son, daughter-in-law, and grandson won't see another sunrise."

move had been. Without any direct contact with Zach,

denied it all or

held her breath, praying that Zach would be clever enough to handle the

to negotiate," Avery

and end us all. Ever since Loretta

Once you've siphoned off our

was a brief silence before Avery finally responded, "Fine,

"Agreed," Zach replied.

Mila, her eyes welling with tears. Amidst her overwhelming feelings, a glimmer

on Avery. Avery had never attempted

was the extent of advanced surveillance technology. Even with a new number, any signal she sent be detected

contacting Zach about changing the will. The moment she reached out