Chapter 158
Ethan nodded, seemingly relieved at the breakthrough.
“I think we can work with-
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Caspar’s hand landed firmly on Ethan’s shoulder, cutting him off mid–sentence.
I watched as Caspar’s expression changed, a cold mask slipping into place)
“Mr. Lewis, Caspar said, his voice deceptively soft as he stepped forward
“Let me explain your situation more clearly.”
He moved directly in front of Kevin, towering over him.
“You attempted to rob my home. You have a history of domestic violence. Your financial records show gambling debts to some very dangerous people.”
He leaned closer. “I could make those debts disappear… or I could make sure those creditors know exactly where to find you?
Kevin’s face flushed with desperate bravado.
“You think you can threaten me?” he snarled, spittle flying from his lips.
“Go ahead! The minute you lay a finger on me, my memory goes with me. You’ll never find out what happened!”
Finley’s expression darkened dangerously. Without warning, he lunged forward, grabbing Kevin by the collar and yanking him upward, chair and
all.
“You think this is a game?” he growled, his normally pleasant face contorted with rage.
Kevin let out a pained yelp as Finley twisted the fabric of his shirt, cutting off his air supply momentarily.
Ethan started forward, looking alarmed, but Caspar held up a hand, stopping him.
“Perhaps Mr. Lewis needs a demonstration of how serious we are, Caspar said calmly, as though discussing the weather rather than witnessing
an assault.
Finley released Kevin’s collar only to grip his index finger, bending it backward until Kevin screamed
He increased the pressure slightly, causing Kevin to whimper.
‘There’s a full set of tools in that cabinet over there. We’ve got all night, and this estate is completely soundproof. So I suggest you start talking while you still have the option of using words.”
1 glanced nervously at Clara, expecting her to be horrified by this display aggression from her tally gentle husband.
“Are you okay?” I whispered. “I warned you might see a different side of Filey
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Clare’s eyes were wide. She bit her lower lip and leaned closer to me.
I’ve never seen him like this before, but I can understand.”
Seeing that she could accept it, I breathed a sigh of relief.
I turmed my attention back to the interrogation as Kevin’s resistance finally crumbled.
Okay, okay?” he shrieked, tears gathering in his eyes. “I’ll tell you what I know! Just–please–don’t break my fingers!”
Finley released him with a disgusted shove, and Kevin’s chair rocked backward precariously before settling.
Start talking” Finley demanded, still looming over him.
Levin swallowed hard.
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The baby… she wasn’t doing well. We were afraid that if the child died, there would be no ransom.”
So they took her to Manhattan Memorial Hospital,” Kevin continued. “And then… they switched her. Took a healthy baby girl from the nursery
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4 strange buzzing filled my ears as Clara turned to me.
Audrey,” she whispered, you were born at Manhattan Memorial”
“What if…” Clara’s voice trembled. “What if you’re Ethan’s sister?”
The realization hit me like a physical blow.
That’s–that’s impossible,” I stammered, though a cold feeling of certainty was spreading through my chest.
I can’t be me. There must be dozens, hundreds of baby girls born at Manhattan Memorial that year.”
But the timing, Audrey, Clara insisted.
The pieces fit. You were adopted by the Baileys, you never knew your birth parents-”
“Clara, please,” I whispered urgently, grabbing her arm.
You can’t tell anyone about this. Not yet. Promise me you’ll keep this between us until I figure things out.”
She looked at me with confusion clouding her eyes.
“But why? Don’t you want to know if they’re your family? Don’t you want to reunite with them after all these years?”
need time to process this.”
I dated my weight to face her better, my elbow knocked against the door, pushing it further open with a loud creak.
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Bath of us froze in horror as the sound echoed through the quiet space.
Inside the room, all conversation stopped abruptly.
“Who’s there?” Caspars commanding voice boomed from inside.
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.
