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    Emerging from the elevator, L dropped her facade of vulnerability. Back in control, she strode toward the restroom to freshen up. Stopping in front of Sean, she offered a tight smile.


    “Apologies for my behavior earlier, Mr. Scott,” she said, her voice regaining its usual strength. “Darkness really does unnerve me.”


    Sean simply shook his head. “No need for apologies. It’s a perfectly natural reaction.”


    “Let’s move on, shall we?” she suggested, a hint of determination in her eyes. “A little elevator dy won’t spoil our evening. Drinks still sound good?”


    “Sounds like a n.”


    In the taxi, Norah’s phone rang, disying Hadley’s name on the screen.


    “Hello, Dr. Wilson?” Hadley’s voice came through, muffled slightly as she spoke from the bathroom, having taken precautions to conceal her conversation from Hank. Hank seemed content after resolving an issue and had taken Hadley to their room, engaging in intimacy after dinner. Fortunately, Hadley hadn’t saved Norah’s number in her contacts, sparing Norah from raising Hank’s suspicions.


    Seizing a moment when Hank was fatigued, ying video games on the bed, Hadley discreetly retreated to the bathroom to make the call.


    “How can I assist you?” Norah inquired.


    Hadley’s tone was firm as she asserted, “You may find it hard to believe, but what I’m saying is true. Hank intends to kill you.”


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    Norah’s surprise was evident as she sat upright, probing, “How do you know this? Furthermore, you and Hank are a couple. Why should I trust you?”


    Hadley hesitated for a moment at Norah’s reply before reiterating, “I’m speaking the truth. I overheard it myself. You have to trust me.”


    Norah’s gaze sharpened. “Perhaps I should rephrase my question. Why are you choosing to help me?”


    Hadley responded resolutely, “You deserve my help. I couldn’t bear to see you harmed, so I simply feltpelled to share this information with you.”


    Norah pressed further, “What is it that you want in return?” She understood that altruism often had underlying motives rooted in personal gain.


    After a prolonged pause, Hadley’s voice finally broke the silence.


    “I want a divorce from Hank. I believe in your ability to lead the Wilson family to greatness. Once you’re firmly in control, I can rely on you.”


    Despite their shared parenthood, Hadley harbored a strong desire for separation. Witnessing Norah’s courage in seeking a divorce, Hadley found herself unable to suppress this aspiration.


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