HE KICKED HIS PREGNANT SISTER-IN-LAW DOWN THE STAIRS—THEN THE PHONE ON THE FLOOR EXPOSED A SECRET THAT DESTROYED THE ENTIRE FAMILY
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Chapter 31 - A Quiet Victory
Ethan returned home early that afternoon.
The estate was peaceful, the only sound being the distant chirping of birds and the gentle rustle of the wind through the oak trees.
He found Olivia sitting on the porch swing, reading a book while Maya took her afternoon nap upstairs.
"It is done,"
Ethan said softly, leaning against the wooden railing.
"Vance is facing federal indictment. The shares are back in our name."
Olivia closed her book, a radiant, profound smile breaking across her face.
"I never doubted you for a second, Ethan,"
Olivia whispered, standing up and wrapping her arms securely around his neck.
May you like
"We did it together,"
Ethan corrected her, burying his face in her soft hair.
