Chapter 12 - A Mother's Cornered MoveVictoria learned that Arthur had discovered the documents.
Her carefully constructed world began collapsing.
But she wasn't finished.
If guilt couldn't control Julian anymore, power would.
She arrived at the hospital with two corporate lawyers.
In her handbag were divorce documents.
She intended to convince Elena that Julian was unstable and dangerous—and that the Hawthorne family wanted the marriage dissolved.
But when the elevator doors opened, Victoria stopped.
Julian was waiting.
He stood alone in the corridor.
His expression was calm.
Too calm.
Victoria smiled nervously.
“Move aside.”
Julian didn't move.
“You're emotional,” she said.
“You should go home, Mother.”
Her smile disappeared.
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“Julian…”
“It's over.”
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