Charles’ POV:
"Charles, where did you go last night? Why didn’t you come home?" My mother asked the second I got
back to the Moore mansion.
"I was with Caroline last night.You know, I really think that we’ll be getting back together soon," I
answered.
Just thinking about Caroline made my heart melt.
"Daddy, are you serious?" James asked as he threw himself into my arms.
I gently ruffled his hair and replied, "Of course, son! Daddy will get Mommy back sometime soon."
"Daddy, you’re the best! You can do it.I believe in you,"
James exclaimed.
"James, would you like to stay with your mom for a few days?" I asked.
To my surprise, he shook his head.
"No.I want to live with you and Mom together.Dad, work harder to get her back as soon as possible!"
It was hard to resist the urge to laugh at how mature my son was acting.
"Did your great-grandma teach you to say that?"
"Nope! Those are my own words.Daddy, you can be such a dumdum sometimes.If I don’t help you, you
might not be able to get Mommy back on your own."
James raised his chin proudly.
"You’re right, son.I do need your help.From now on, you should teach me how to get your mother
back," I responded.
James was excited to get my approval.
Just then, my dad asked with a grim face, "Have you dealt with Raina already? That woman is a ticking
time bomb."
"I’ve already dealt with her.Soon, she’ll pay the price.She won’t be able to live in LA any longer."
In comparison to everything that Raina has done to my loved ones, dying was too merciful a fate for
her.
"How dare she bully Chloe? Does she really think so little of my family?’ I asked inwardly.
"Sir, everything is done as you ordered."
Richard handed his phone to me.
I turned on his phone and handed it to my father.
"This video is being played on the South Coast Square’s screen."
"What a perverted woman! She’s revolting and yet she dreams of being a member of the Moore family?
Unacceptable!"
My father sneered, his voice was filled with disgust.
James glanced over at the phone curiously.He tried to see what it was, but I immediately stopped him.
"Hey, little boy! This isn’t any of your concern.Go back to your room and play with your brothers," I
grunted.
James nodded and went upstairs.
"This is just the beginning.I want to push Raina into the brink of despair," I declared.
"What’s your plan?" my father asked.
"I just came home to get something.I’ll be going to the police station later," I answered.
On my way to the police station, I suddenly received a call from Samantha.
"Charles, I have something important to tell you."
"Samantha, can you please come to the police station first? Make sure to take the audio recording of
Raina’s confession with you," I replied.
"Sure.I’ll be right there,"
Samantha agreed readily.
A half hour later, we met at the gate of the police station, "Charles, I just received word that Raina is
planning to run away.She’s going to Malibu Beach around ten o’clock tomorrow morning.Maybe
someone will pick her up from there."
Anxiety was written all over Samantha’s face.
I was surprised to hear the news, but then I still nodded firmly.
"No need to worry.She won’t be able to escape," I answered.
Out of curiosity, Samantha asked, "Charles, what are you planning to do?"
"I’m going to push her off to the deep end.Samantha, I need to ask you something.Are you willing to
testify for me?"
"Of course, I am! Your business is also my business," she replied without hesitation gave her a smile
and soon, we walked into the police station.
There, I handed two recordings to the police and told them everything in detail.
Through Samantha’s help as the witness, even if Raina couldn’t be convicted, it would be more than
enough to label that awful woman as a prime suspect.
Raina’s POV:
I walked along the streets aimlessly.I felt so desperate.
The moment I saw the video on the large screen of South Coast Square, I fell into complete despair.
On the video, I was naked and being raped by two muscular men.
My face was clear to be seen by all.
Passersby were pointing at me in the video, and they were mocking me and hurling curses.
In the past, people were always so nice to me because I was a member of the Hill family.
But now, everyone no longer hesitated to make a mockery of me.
Tears began to well up in my eyes.I screamed at the top of my lungs like a lunatic, covered my face,
and ran away.I didn’t feel at ease until I was in my hotel room, away from everyone’s judgmental gaze.I
took out my phone and hurriedly called Samantha.
‘She’s the only one who can save me now.I need to ask her for help!
"Samantha, please help me.You’re my only hope now," I pleaded.
"Raina, you of all people should know just how ruthless Charles can be.There’s nothing I can do to help
you," Samantha responded.
The way she spoke made it seem like there really was nothing she could do.
"But… you said you’d help me.You just wanted to gain my trust, didn’t you?" I growled.
"Of course, not.Look, this isn’t easy for me either, Raina," she replied.
"I don’t care! You told me that you’d help me.If you don’t stick to it, I’m going to tell Charles that you and
I are working together!" I roared like a madwoman.
After a long silence, Samantha responded, "Wait for me at ten o’clock tomorrow morning on Malibu
Beach.I’ll help you flee."
"Got it," I readily agreed.
‘With her help, I can definitely get away from this awful place.No! Escaping isn’t good enough.If I don’t
want to live an impoverished life in the future, I still need enough money"
Suddenly, Adam’s face crossed my mind, so I decided to call him.
"Who is it?" he asked.
"Adam, it’s me, Raina.I don’t have any other choice now.I have to leave the country.Can you give me
some money?" I pleaded.
"Why on earth should I give you money? Do you honestly believe that I’ll give you anything, Raina?"
Adam responded sarcastically.
My eyes widened in shock as I shouted, "Adam, I’ve done so much for you.How can you just sit by and
let all of this shit happen to me?"
"Well, I helped you too, didn’t l? Our deal was mutually beneficial.However, I have no more use for
you.What can I get in exchange for giving you money?" asked Adam.
"If you don’t give me the money, I’m going to reveal to the public everything you’ve planned, Adam!" I
grunted.
"You stole the file and Susan was the one who kidnapped Caroline. What does any of that have to do
with me?"
Adam sneered "Adam, I’m begging you.For Susan’s sake, help me out."
My mother died for him.
No matter how cruel Adam could be, he’d certainly appreciate her kindness.
As Susan’s daughter, I deserved to be treated favorably.
"Susan is just some woman I slept with," Adam countered.
My heart sank into the pits of despair.
‘‘I did so much for this bastard.How could he be so heartless?’’ Hatred and disbelief filled my heart and
I could hardly breathe.
Just wait and see, Adam.I’m going to make you regret your choice today!
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