Chapter 6 - My Ex-Husband Begged for Forgiveness—But I Finally Learned Why He Destroyed Our Family
Derek claimed he had never intended to hurt Elena.
“I was trapped.”
“You chose this.”
“I was threatened.”
“So was I.”
He looked at Noah.
“Marcus promised to kill him.”
Elena's anger burned.
“You still helped him.”
Derek gave her a flash drive.
“Everything is here.”
Names.
Payments.
Recordings.
Photos.
Evidence.
“But why give it to me?”
“Because Marcus is going to kill me.”
Elena almost felt sorry for him.
Almost.
Then she saw the final file.
Derek had personally arranged the fake death of Isabel Reyes.
Elena confronted him.
“You told me my mother was dead.”
“I was ordered to.”
“You watched me grieve.”
He cried.
“I know.”
“Get out.”
Derek left.
Two hours later, he was found dead.
Marcus had silenced him.
The flash drive became their only leverage.
They sent copies to federal investigators.
But before the authorities could move, Silas Kane launched his final attack.
He shut down city communications.
Blocked emergency services.
Bribed officers.
And surrounded the hospital.
Dominic escaped with Elena and Noah through the underground parking garage.
They fled to Lucian's private estate.
There, Isabel revealed one last truth.
The Black Seal was hidden beneath the Blue Lantern.
Elena stared at her.
“My diner?”
“Yes.”
“You knew?”
“I suspected.”
May you like
Dominic smiled.
“Then we go home.”
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