The Revenge of the Mute Wife by Melanie Paulson
Chapter 107

Chapter 107

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They entered a room that looked more like an executive office in a high-end corporation than at warehouse. It was furnished with top-of-the-line office furniture, Including a large black leather sofa.

"Go ahead, make yourself comfortable," Brandon said, guiding her to the sofa.

Deborah settled into the indicated spot, watching as the blond man moved to the desk in the room, retrieving something from the drawers before returning to her side.

He handed her a box and then sat down directly across from her.

[What's this?] she wrote.

"Let's just say this is the reason I've been looking for you."

She was even more confused by his words but, seeing the look in his eyes, she opened the box to

examine its contents.

The contents didn't seem extraordinary or special-just two letters, a folder with some documents, and a jewelry box.

The jewelry box caught her attention as it was identical to the one her mother had owned. Upon opening it, she could confirm that it was her mother's, filled with her jewelry. This confused her even more because she remembered Vanessa had kept that jewelry box. So why was it here with this man?

"Heh, judging by your expression, you're probably wondering what all this means," Brandon said, noting her nod. "Before I explain, tell me something. Deborah, Do you know who I am?" [You introduced yourself as Brandon.]

"Haha, right you are. You know, I like you, so you're one of the few who can call me by my real name. But most people know me as the Great Shadow of the Light, or Vox."

[Those are interesting nicknames.]

"Aren't they?" He laughed.

[Why do you need to hide your identity?]

"For safety. In my line of work, I'm always up against the police, and I need the fastest and safest routes to escape or hide from them," he said, noticing that she was paying close attention. [So, you do things outside the law?).

"Exactly. I handle special jobs that involve getting rid of people or selling objects you can't replace in any regular store," he said, shifting in his seat. "For example, I took on a request from a certain individual to kill a beloved father and grandfather so that his daughter would inherit his fortune immediately." Deborah's eyes widened in fear as she looked into Brandon's eyes. This was very specific, confirming her worst fear. [Are you telling me my grandfather died because you killed him?]

"Strictly speaking, I'm innocent. That job was done by my father," he clarified, standing up to approach her. "But as the new boss, I must know all the missions of my predecessors, including the special missions I inherited because they couldn't complete them." Chapter 107

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[So you're saying you kidnapped me to kill me because Frederick asked you to.] Tears streamed down her

face.

"No, because our group has one unbreakable rule," he said, pulling out a handkerchief to wipe her tears. Never harm women or children. So, you can rule out my group being involved in the accident that killed your mother. That was the work of Frederick Turner and his wife."

[But you did kill my grandfather.]

supply

"Deborah, you can't be mad at me. I'm just a humble worker, and as you know, the world runs on supply and demand. When the price was right, our organization did its part," he explained. [Why are you telling me all this?] She took the handkerchief.

"Because after your grandfather's death, a year later, someone paid the Great Shadow of the Light to protect this box and deliver it when the time was right in case something bad happened."