Chapter 13 - The ArrestThe handcuffs closed around Evelyn's wrists.
Alexander looked furious.
"This is a mistake."
The officer shook his head.
"We have evidence."
Evelyn stared at Alexander.
"Don't fight for me."
"Why?"
"Because if you fight emotionally, she'll win."
Alexander's eyes filled with regret.
"I should have believed you from the beginning."
Evelyn smiled sadly.
"Then believe me now."
She was taken away.
Alexander stood alone beneath the courthouse lights.
For seven years, he had believed money could solve anything.
Now he finally understood.
Money couldn't buy trust.
It couldn't undo betrayal.
And it couldn't turn back time.
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But he could still fight.
So he did.
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Chapter 14 - The TrialThe trial became one of the biggest scandals New York had seen in years.
Chapter 15 - Starting OverEvelyn did not return to the penthouse.
Chapter 16 - The Second ChanceA year after the scandal, Evelyn and Alexander met again.
Chapter 17 - The Wedding Nobody ExpectedThey didn't announce their reconciliation.
Chapter 18 - The Hidden FileThe message contained a photograph.
Chapter 19 - The Door OpensThey spent weeks searching for the missing man.
