Chapter 8 - Derek Confessed That He Had Refused Sophia’s Birth Certificate Because Victor Threatened to Kill Him If He Signed ItDerek asked to speak.
I went.
He looked broken.
“I need you to know something.”
“What?”
“I didn't refuse because I doubted she was mine.”
“I know.”
“I refused because Victor threatened me.”
I stared.
“He said if I signed, he'd kill you.”
“Why?”
“Because your name would become public.”
I didn't answer.
Derek looked at his hands.
“I was a coward.”
“Yes.”
“I thought if I kept you angry, you'd leave.”
“You brought Brittany.”
“I thought she'd help hide the relationship.”
“She was pregnant.”
“Not mine.”
I froze.
“What?”
He shook his head.
“The baby is Victor's.”
I stared.
Brittany had been another pawn.
Another lie.
Victor had used her to make Derek appear unreliable.
The entire affair had been staged.
My marriage had been turned into a shield.
Derek had failed me.
But the story was bigger.
Victor had manipulated everyone.
Derek agreed to testify.
His testimony implicated Victor.
The truth was finally becoming clear.
Then the door opened.
Luca stood there.
“It's time.”
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“For what?”
“We found Victor.”
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