The Revenge of the Mute Wife by Melanie Paulson
Chapter 140

Chapter 140

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Despite their tantrums, the couple was taken to prison, and Christian made sure no one believed their lawyer's lies that would have prevented them from being sent to prison until the trial. "Ah... finally..." Christian sighed as he watched the patrol car drive away with the criminal couple on board.

"Hey, kid," he heard, turning to see his rival approaching. "Don't get too full of yourself, kid. Soon, I'll replace way to get my clients freed."

"I highly doubt that. At the trial next week, I'm going to prove that they are monsters who deserve to die in prison."

"Are you sure we'll even make it to the trial?"

"What?"

"I think you're delusional because the trial won't be necessary."

"What do you mean?"

"Because I know how this will end."

"Let me hear it then. How will it end?"

"Your client will forgive her parents, and we won't reach the trial."

Christian raised an eyebrow, sensing that Frederick hadn't told his lawyer the whole truth about not being Deborah's biological father. "I doubt that will happen."

"We'll see," the rival said, walking away.

Christian watched him leave, frowning as he didn't like the way his rival was so sure that Deborah would forgive the murderers.

"You caught me," Christian felt a pair of arms wrap around his chest, and looking back, saw Caroline hugging him. "What's wrong, darling? I've been calling you for a while." "Sorry, my love, I was lost in thought."

"Can I know what about?"

"The lawyer for Frederick just hinted that Deborah will forgive them."

"What? Is he crazy? How can you forgive something like that?"

"That's what I think too, which is why I'm a bit worried. feel like there's something we might be missing."

Caroline made a face at that comment.

"Ah... come on, my love, let's put work aside because I promised you a date tonight."

"Yay, but... are you sure? We can postpone it."

"It's fine, my love. Those two just went to prison, so I doubt they'll do anything today," he said, intertwining his hand with hers and planting a kiss on it. "Let's change the subject. How's work?" +25 BONUS

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"Good," Caroline said, with a soft blush on her cheeks. Today, we had an easy client at the shop."

"And why was it easy?"

"Because she was a kind and cooperative lady. Unlike those demanding ones who go 'Oh no... I don't like how it turned out. In the picture, it looked different. No, change it. Don't you have another color of nail polish? It doesn't match my dress or this lipstick and blah blah blah," she said, mimicking voices and causing her partner to laugh..

"Well, the worst was that lady at the wedding where I ended up as your stylist assistant."

"God.... yes, that was the worst. I couldn't keep up with all the last-minute changes she made, and fortunately, my man knows how to use the curling iron, or we wouldn't have finished on time." Christian laughed, enjoying seeing her happy with her work and how they supported each other.

As they chatted, they went to a restaurant for dinner.

"Oh, by the way, my love, your mom called and reminded me that this weekend is your dad's birthday, so we need to start planning the party."

"So, she wants me to get his favorite bottle of wine and you to make his favorite cake."

"Well, you know how my father-in-law is. I'm already feeling a lot of pressure from both sides."

"I know, every family gathering is the same, and now that we have a new house, the pressure is even greater."

"I can already imagine your mom at the dinner asking. So when are you making us grandparents?"

"Haha, yes, it's a classic question from them. And... huh?" Christian suddenly stopped walking.

"Christian?" Caroline looked at him, puzzled.

""Grandfather..."

"Christian, what's wrong?"

"That's... come on, my love, come with me, I need to confirm something," he said, taking her hand and quickly advancing down the streets.

"Eh? Christian?" Caroline didn't understand what was happening but tried to keep up.

They arrived at a luxurious and ostentatious building.

Upon entering, they saw it was a kind of store, where several families were talking with some salespeople, and others were looking at a catalog. "Christian, where are we?"

"Good afternoon," a salesperson approached them. "Welcome to Second Life. How can I assist you?"

"Second Life?" Caroline repeated, confused.

"Yes, here we offer an alternative to preserve your loved ones in the form of a beautiful jewel that will last forever," he said, pointing to an informational video playing on the screens around the store. +25 BONUS

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Caroline was astonished, not expecting such a thing to exist. "Wow... that's extreme."

times, people don't want to part with their loved ones, and everyone here respects the last wishes

and desires of the family," said the salesperson, handing them a catalog with all the information.

"Excuse me, can I speak with the manager?" Christian asked.

"Certain please take a seat over here, and he will come to see you shortly."

took a seat, and while they waited, Caroline read the brochure.

t's a nice way to preserve them but, um.... besides being expensive, I wouldn't want my mother er to become a mere diamond," she said, making a face. "What do you think, darling?" think the same and..."

"Good afternoon, I was told you were looking for me," the manager appeared.

"Yes, I'm Christian Collins, and I'd like information on a specific client of yours."

"To access that information, you need a court order."

I know, but I assume you've already received a notification that they'd be investigating you for a job from Frederick Anderson... or Frederick Turner."

"Yes... I recently received a call from the police about those two names," the manager said seriously.

I'll come back tomorrow with a court order to review all the records. But unofficially, can you tell me how many bodies that person brought?"

"What..." Caroline looked at her partner with fear.

The manager scrutinized Christian. He had already reviewed everything related to that name because they had to cooperate fully with the police to avoid any trouble. "Sorry, but no

"Please, just tell me-two or one? Alex the detective must have informed you that that person didn't have any authorization or right to request those services."

"Well, without going into details and answering your question, yes... Frederick Anderson brought two."

"Thank you very much," Christian said with a slight bow and turned to leave quickly.

"Christian, wait." Caroline tried to follow him. "Love, what was all that about?"

"My love, I'm sorry, but it seems work might have a seat at the table during our dinner."

"That doesn't matter, but tell me, what's going on? Does what you asked about have to do with Deborah?"

"Yes, because if my suspicion is correct, I now know why that lawyer said she would forgive them," Christian said angrily, clenching his fists. "They're going to use her grandfather's body as leverage." Caroline was frightened by this revelation, so she asked her husband for an explanation, and he decided to explain everything to her while they ate.