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Aella’s eyes narrowed. “Once you sign the papers, that evidence won’t mean a thing.”
Tyrone stood up slowly, walked around the table, and stopped right in front of her. He rested one hand on the surface as he leaned in, his voice low and cutting.
“Give me the evidence first. Otherwise, there’s nothing to discuss.”
Aella snapped. She shot to her feet. Tyrone, don’t push me!”
Those files were her only leverage. If she handed them over before he signed, with how cold and calculating Tyrone was, she’d lose everything in an instant.
He straightened, his tone flat. “Then we’re done here.”
Fury flared in Aella’s chest.
Icameallthisway, documents ready, and now he wants to walk out just to mess with me?
She grabbed his arm. “You think this is a game? You’re enjoying this, aren’t you?”
Without a word, Tyrone flicked his gaze toward Noel.
Noel quickly stepped in, trying to smooth things over. “Mrs. Winter, please don’t get upset. Let’s talk calmly.”
Aella released Tyrone and turned toward the door, but he suddenly caught her wrist.
She jerked away, her elbow accidentally knocking into Noel.
His phone and water glass hit the floor with a clatter.
Seeing what happened, Aella crouched immediately to pick up the phone. The screen was cracked.
“I’m so sorry, Mr. Frost,” she said awkwardly. “I didn’t mean to. How much was the phone? I’ll cover it.”
Noel glanced nervously at Tyrone before answering.
“Mrs. Winter, it’s a company phone. It’s pretty old, so there’s no need to replace it. Fixing it is enough.”
Aella hesitated, then nodded. “Alright. I’ll take care of the repair and return it once it’s done.”
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Noel glanced at Tyrone again, then added carefully, “Mrs. Winter, since this is a company- issued phone, it contains confidential files. Please make sure it’s repaired at an authorized
service center.
Aella hadn’t thought much about it before, but Noel’s reminder made her pause.
Tyrone had called her here to finalize the divorce, but insisted she hand over the evidence first.
When she refused, he tried to walk.
Something wasn’t right.
Patrick leaned close and whispered, ‘Ms. Reid, let Mr. Frost handle his own phone. Just offer to pay the repair fee.”
The hint clicked instantly.
Aella straightened and handed the phone back to Noel. ‘You can handle the repair yourself. I’ll cover the cost.”
Noel hesitated, unsure what to do.
Finally, Tyrone said, “Noel, do as she said.”
Then he turned and walked out.
Ten minutes later, parked on the side of the street. Aella finally let out a long breath.
“Thanks for the heads–up, Mr. Johnson.”
Patrick sighed. “Ms. Reid, I’ve seen plenty of divorces turn ugly. You can’t be too careful.”
Aella looked down, hiding the flicker of emotion in her eyes.
When it came to schemes and mind games, no one could beat Tyrone.
In that conference room, she’d almost walked right into his trap.
“Aella.”
A voice called from nearby. A man had stopped his e–bike and was limping toward her.
It took her a second to recognize him. “Josh?”
Josh Reid, her cousin from her second uncle’s side, smiled shyly.
Josh had suffered from polio as a kid, leaving him withalimp. He never finished school and
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Just then, Noel appeared again. “Mrs. Winter, do you know anyone who can repair phones? Mine has sensitive company data, and I’d rather not take it to just anyone.”
Aella quickly shot Josh a warning look. “Sorry, Mr. Frost. I don’t know anyone reliable.”
But Josh missed the hint completely. “Phone repair? I can help with that!”
Before she could stop him, it was too late.
Noel looked relieved. “That’s great.”
Aella exchanged a look with Patrick, then said firmly, “Josh, Mr. Frost is the executive assistant to Winter Group’s CEO. That phone contains confidential business data—if anything goes wrong, you could be held legally responsible.”
Josh thumped his chest confidently. “Don’t worry, Aella. I’ve been fixing phones for over ten years.”
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gave Noel the address of his shop, and Noel thanked him several times. “I’ll drop it off after work.”
Before leaving, Patrick added, “Ms. Reid, as long as Mr. Reid handles the repair under full supervision, there shouldn’t be a problem.”
After he left, Aella told Josh again to be extra careful.
Two days later, the day of the hearing arrived.
At 9:30 a.m. sharp, Aella convinced her parents to stay home and wait for updates. Then she took a cab to the courthouse.
When she stepped out in front of the building, the air was cool and heavy with tension.
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