Chloe noticed Julian's demeanor growing colder, almost menacing. Fear gnawed at her, and one day, she couldn't resist anymore. She rifled through his briefcase and found the investigation report.
Her face drained of color, hands trembling so hard she could barely hold the papers. "It's over…"
He knew. He knew everything.
In a panic, she stuffed the report back, her mind screaming one word: Run.
When Julian returned, he caught Chloe packing her bags. He leaned against the doorway, voice icy. "Going somewhere?"
Chloe flinched, forcing a shaky smile. "I-I was just thinking of taking Alex to the countryside for a few days…"
Julian's laugh was sharp, his eyes cutting like blades. "What's the matter, feeling guilty?"
Her face went ashen. "I… I don't know what you're talking about…"
He st
