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Emerging from the elevator, Lola dropped her facade of vulnerability. Back in control, she strode toward the
restroom to freshen up. Stopping in front of Sean, she offered a tight smile.
“Apologies for my behavior earlier, Mr. Scott,” she said, her voice regaining its usual strength. “Darkness really
does unnerve me.”
Sean simply shook his head. “No need for apologies. It's a perfectly natural reaction.”
“Let's move on, shall we?” she suggested, a hint of determination in her eyes. “A little elevator delay won't spoil
our evening. Drinks still sound good?”
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“Sounds like a plan.”
In the taxi, Norah's phone rang, displaying Hadley’s non the screen.
“Hello, Dr. Wilson?” Hadley’s voice cthrough, muffled slightly as she spoke from the bathroom, having taken
precautions to conceal her conversation from Hank. Hank seemed content after resolving an issue and had taken
Hadley to their room, engaging in intimacy after dinner. Fortunately, Hadley hadn't saved Norah's number in her
contacts, sparing Norah from raising Hank's suspicions.
Seizing a moment when Hank was fatigued, playing video games on the bed, Hadley discreetly retreated to the
bathroom to make the call.
“How can | assist you?” Norah inquired.
Hadley’s tone was firm as she asserted, “You may find it hard to believe, but what I'm saying is true. Hank
intends to kill you.”
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Norah's surprise was evident as she sat upright, probing, “How do you know this? Furthermore, you and Hank are
a couple. Why should | trust you?”
Hadley hesitated for a moment at Norah's reply before reiterating, “I'm speaking the truth. | overheard it myself.
You have to trust me.”
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Norah's gaze sharpened. “Perhaps | should rephrase my question. Why are you choosing to help me?”
Hadley responded resolutely, “You deserve my help. | couldn't bear to see you harmed, so | simply felt compelled
to share this information with you.”
Norah pressed further, “What is it that you want in return?” She understood that altruism often had underlying
motives rooted in personal gain.
After a prolonged pause, Hadley’s voice finally broke the silence.
“I want a divorce from Hank. | believe in your ability to lead the Wilson family to greatness. Once you're firmly in
control, | can rely on you.”
Despite their shared parenthood, Hadley harbored a strong desire for separation. Witnessing Norah's courage in
seeking a divorce, Hadley found herself unable to suppress this aspiration.
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