Chapter 4

Santiago let out a muffled laugh and said helplessly:

"My mistake, my mistake. Just go recover the money, okay?"

"I give you full authorization. Take the legal team with you. Don't be angry anymore, alright?"

My mind went completely blank, replaying Santiago's words over and over in an endless loop.

Every word, every sentence was like a blade glinting with cold light, stabbing into my heart again and again.

Only then did Everett break into a smile. After hanging up with a proud flourish, she looked at me with a mocking expression.

"Surely no one actually thinks they can throw their weight around just because they're the CEO's wife?"

All the blood in my body instantly turned cold. I bit my lip hard, unable to make a sound.

Malice flashed in Everett's eyes. She leaned close and whispered:

"You dare pull rank on me as the CEO's wife?"

"Russell, just wait and see how I destroy you!"

As soon as she got close, the heavy scent of her perfume hit me in waves, making my temples throb painfully.

I suddenly snapped back to reality and frantically reached for my phone on the nightstand, my voice shaking:

"That can't be right. Santiago wouldn't treat the baby and me that way."

"I don't believe you, Everett. I need to make this call myself!"