Chapter 8
juliet mulled over Tris‘ words, picking up on the weight behind them. Without delay, she arranged to meet a journalist at a café nearby.
Fiona Lader was a woman of strong convictions, the one true friend Juliet had found in Belcrest, Juliet handed over the recordings she’d meticulously.compiled
“When I’m gone, make sure these get out,” she said.
‘s going so you and Lenny can rest easy.”
Fiona’s eyes welled up as she replied, “I will. I’ll visit your grave every day to fill you in on how it’s go
As Juliet left the cafe, she spotted Iris emerging from the shopping mall across the street.
She instantly felt on edge and made a quick exit, sending Fiona a text. “Be careful Don’t let Iris catch wind of this.”
Fiona responded immediately. “Don’t worry. I’ll stay under the radar.”
Before heading home, Juliet decided to make a pit stop for her favorite pulled pork sandwich. But as she was halfway through eating, Norman appeared out of the blue and yanked her into his car
“What do you want from me?” Juliet asked, her voice cool and distant
Norman met het frosty gaze, a faint sense of discomfort stirring within him. There had once been a time when her eyes had been warm and affectionate, but now they were blink and unfeeling, it hit him that she no longer cared for him.
Juliet’s tone turned sharper. “What do you want? I haven’t eaten yet, and I’m not about to waste my time on you.”
Her words cut deeper than Norman expected, leaving him momentarily speechless.
After a moment, he finallyspoke. “I was in a tough position earlier at Professor Lustig’s, but you understand, right? tris has worked so hard to get to this point and become the top singer in her field-
“What’s your point? Juliet cut in, her eyebrows knitting together in irritation.
Norman gestured to his assistant, Jerome Reese, who quickly handed over a stack of property deeds. “This is your compensation. Just keep quiet and don’t cause any trouble.” Juliet’s voice dripped with sarcasm. “How exactly can a dead person cause trouble? You’re overthinking this, Mr. Walsh.”
Norman hesitated before speaking again. “I’ll take you to the concert tomorrow
Juliet rose to love, her tone icy. “Don’t bother. Once I’m gone, make sure to bury the divorce decree with me. That’s all I ask.
The mention of the divorce decree made Norman visibly uncomfortable.
He caught up to her, his face tightening. “I’ve already given you compensation. What’s the point of all this drama?”
Juliet let out a bitter laugh. “Compensation? You handed me a bracelet tris didn’t want anymore, and you call that compensation? Were you trying to insult me? What a wonderful husband you’ve been!”
Norman looked both surprised and Blustered
He rushed to explain, “That bracelet is made of the finest green emerald. It’s worth millions. It’s not like I’ve treated you poorly-
Before becould finish, Juliet walked away. “I’m not scene trash bin for someone else’s castoffs!”
The following day was Iris” solo concent
Je slipped into her gown and beaded downstairs, only to be surprised when she noticed that breakfast was no longer the high–calorie cakes meant to make her gain weight. Instead it was her favorite pulled pork sandwich
Norman walked over to her and said, “You don’t have to eat cake today just stick to your usual I had eo go to Sandy’s Sandwiches, the place you visited yesterday, and get this for you. Eat while it’s still fresa”
Julie threw the sandwich into the trash can be expression motionless. “Can we just leave for the concert now?
Norman and at carded food in the Dash, passing for a meat before saying, “kis, stay home and don’t go out. I’ll take her there and come right back.”
A hunt of surprise flaslinacross his face She quickly replaced it with a sweet smile as she walked close
“Thank you so much for doing this for me, Juliet. I’ve got a special gift for you. I hope it makes you happy,” she said.
A moment later, Juliet’s phone screen lit up
