Chapter 45
The police combed through the apartment, but aside from a pair of men’s slippers by the door, they turned
Hayden, who could scale wall and leap from buildings like a pro, had already vanished…
ne else is in the officer announced, stepping back outside
No one
“No way. I saw that guy bring her hack here,” Austin blurted out
up nothing
Courtney stared at Austin with a mix of shock and fury in her eyes, thinking, “Austin saw Hayden carry the in, but didn’t he notice I was unconscious? She stepped bark, leaning against the wall and feeling the sting of Austin’s indifference towards her condition.
“No signs of the affair you mentioned, and it’s not enough for bigamy, the officer said.
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neighbors will back us
ús up.” Vera interjected, seething.
“Ma’am, what’s your connection to this situation! You seem more invested that the people involved, the female officer questioned, irritation in her
At that. Vera clamped her mouth shut, not responding
“You two are married, it’s best to sort out any misunderstandings, the female officer advised.
ed her h
Courtney raised her hands and signed to the female officer. “Thank you. Then she signed to Austin. “Since you want a divorce, let’s discuss it?”
Austin frowned and said, “Can we talk about this later?”
Courney was insistent, and she signed again. “The old mansion is my separate property, and you had no right to mortgage and sell it without n knowledge. Give me back my house!”
“Courtney Austin was anxious, unable to comprehend her signs.
The female officer eyed Austin suspiciously. “Is your wife mute?”
Austin quickly explained, “Yes… from a traumatic experience, she can’t speak
“As a husband, don’t you even understand sign language?” the female officer pressed. Austin was taken aback.
my
I don’t know how you have the audacity to call the police, accusing your wife of infidelity and bigamy, the female officer scoffed before leaving
with her team
Courtney looked at Austin, coldly typing on her phone. “If you still consider me your wife, then ask this lady to leave. I have things to say to you.”
Austin nervously glanced ar Vera Fuming, Vera turned to leave
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Seeing her leaving, Courney typed on her plione and played the text–to–speech. “Vera, I will retaliate since you resorted to such low tactics to kidnap me!
Vera paused, looking back at Courtney, and she felt an unexplained chill. She had a premonition that Courtney was about to do something
With her hands clenched, Courtney stared at Vera. It was Vera who had started with despicable tactics, so she would use any means to fight back.
From now on, she was not only going to uncover the truth but also seek revenge. She would return every bit of her current misery to these people. She would make them feel a thousand times more pain and despair, that would be fair.
“How ridiculous! You’re a good–for–nothing orphan without even parents, l’il like to see you take revenge on me, Vera said, mocking Courtney “You’re destined to be a loser” With that, she turned and left.
Courtney held her phone, playing the typed message aloud in the hallway. “Who wins or loses is still up in the air; let’s wait and see.”
“Enought” Austin, a man who valued his reputation stepped forward and grabbed Courtney’s phone. He took a deep breath and looked at the paparazzo and the lawyer. “Sorry, it’s nothing. You can both leave now!
The two exchanged glances, understood the hint, and left.
Courtney reached for her phone From Austin
Anxious, Austin wanted to explan “Courtney, Frau explain” At this point, Austin was still pretending
Courtney picked up the fire extinguisher and aimed it at Austin, her gaze resolute
Austin raised his hands, conceding. “Courtney, I really had no other choice. I don’t have the money to help you redeem the old mansion right now.
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A lot has happened in your absence; I had to mortgage it, I’m sorry!
Sering Courtney’s silence, Austin tried to explain again. “But Courtney, we’re husband and wife. You said what’s yours is mine. I just sold the house in an emergency. Please let me explain”
Courtney watched Austin making up excuses and putting on a show. The sight of him now sparked not just a chill but outright fear within her.
Without hesitation, Courtney pressed the fire extinguisher and aimed it at Austin. Finally, she smashed the extinguisher against him and typed on her phone, hitting play: “Give it back! Then get out.”
“Courtney!” Austin’s voice cracked, and his pride shattered as he dropped the act. He met Courtney’s gaze, his eyes showing defeat. “Go ahead and
