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A wave of reporters surged forward like a dark tide.
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Before they could even shout their questions, the Winters‘ bodyguards stepped in, pushing them back with practiced ease.
Aella turned just in time to see Tyrone step out of his car.
He was immaculate–a tailored charcoal suit, a perfectly knotted tie, a silver lapel pin, and a luxury watch glinting under the sun. The car, the entourage, the precision of it all screamed power and control.
Tall, sharp–featured, and commanding, he carried that quiet dominance of a man born to lead.
He looked as if he’d been carved from stone–cool, distant, and completely untouchable. It seemed as if he belonged to a different world.
Their eyes met briefly across the chaos.
Neither said a word. Both turned away, walking to their separate waiting rooms without a glance back.
Aella pushed open the door to Waiting Room 2.
Patrick was inside, going over the final preparations before the hearing.
In her hand, she held the evidence of Tyrone’s affair. He’d shown up on time, and the lawyers were ready–everything was in place. For the first time, she truly believed she might win.
Just the thought of finally breaking free made her chest feel lighter, her breathing easier.
Patrick looked up. “Phones have to be turned off before the hearing begins. Ms. Reid, anything else you’d like to go over?”
Before she could answer, someone knocked.
She turned and saw Noel walk in, flanked by two police officers. Her brows furrowed as she glanced at Patrick in confusion.
“Mr. Frost,” Aella asked, frowning, “what’s this about?”
Noel stood politely before her. “Mrs. Winter, these officers are here for you.”
One of the officers stepped forward and produced a warrant. “Ms. Aella Reid, following our investigation, you are suspected of stealing confidential company data and causing severe
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financial losses. You are now under criminal detention. Please come with us.”
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A loud buzzing filled her head. Her mind went blank.
The color drained from her face as she swayed on her feet, barely catching herself against the table.
Noel’s voice was calm, almost rehearsed. “Mrs. Winter, your cousin, Mr. Josh, gave a statement saying you instructed him to extract confidential information from my phone and pass it to a competitor.”
Aella stared at him in disbelief, her thoughts spinning.
Noel continued smoothly, “As soon as I realized what had happened, I called the police. I’m sure it’s all a misunderstanding. Maybe you should explain everything to Mr. Winter yourself.”
Explain?
A short, bitter laugh escaped her lips.
I’d rather spend a night in a cell than go crawling back to that golden cage.
She hadn’t even touched Noel’s phone. She had done nothing wrong, and she believed the truth would surface soon enough.
Head held high, Aella followed the officers out of the room.
But as she stepped into the quiet hallway, she came face to face with Tyrone.
Their eyes met.
Aella’s eyes were red; her lips trembled as she bit down hard, forcing herself not to cry. She walked straight past him without a word.
Tyrone didn’t try to stop her.
The long–awaited divorce hearing ended with Aella being led away in handcuffs.
That evening, in front of the Winter Estate.
Aella’s parents stood in the driveway, blocking Tyrone’s car.
He stepped out calmly, his composure unshaken. “Hey, Warren, Miriam.”
Warren’s eyes were bloodshot with fury. “What did my daughter ever do to you, Tyrone? Why would you send her to prison?”
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Tyrone’s expression didn’t change. “It wasn’t me. It was her cousin, Josh, who accused her of ordering him to steal trade secrets. The police are acting on his statement.”
Miriam’s voice cracked, her eyes swollen from crying. “That’s not true! Josh is a good kid. He would never say something like that!”
Tyrone let out a quiet sigh. “We’ll have to wait for the investigation results before jumping to
conclusions.”
Standing beside him, Noel spoke cautiously, “Mr. Winter, I believe Mrs. Winter’s been set up. Couldn’t you use your influence to get her released on bail for now?”
Tyrone turned to face Aella’s parents, his expression unreadable. Chapters first released on Find✶Novel.net
For his daughter’s sake, Warren finally lowered his pride and bowed his head. “Please, I’m begging you.”
Tyrone paused for a long moment, neither agreeing nor refusing.
When he finally spoke, his tone was measured. “I’m the CEO of Winter Group. A data leak happened under my watch. It’s my responsibility to see this investigation through and give the company an answer.”
Later that night, at Bluehaven Residences.
Noel was reporting the latest updates on Aella’s case when Brad stormed in unannounced.
Tyrone glanced at Noel, who immediately took the hint and stepped out, closing the door behind him.
The moment it shut, Brad exploded. “Aella’s arrest—was that your doing?”
Tyrone rose calmly, walked to the liquor cabinet, and poured two glasses of whiskey.
Brad took his but slammed it down hard. “You’re not denying it. That tells me everything.”
Tyrone’s tone was even. “The police will handle it fairly.”
Brad’s jaw tightened. “Noel’s been working for you for years. You expect me to believe he’d make such a rookie mistake?”
Tyrone sat back on the couch, turned on the TV, and said quietly, “Even the most careful man makes mistakes. Noel’s not a machine. He slipped.”
Brad gave a short, bitter laugh, pacing in frustration. “Tyrone, maybe others don’t see it, but I do. You’re sharp, strategic, and ruthless when you need to be. But turning those skills on Aella? That’s crossing the line.”
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