It was often opined that women harbored vindictiveness, yet men could be more ruthless when


    genuinely resolute.


    Along the riverside, the zephyrs caressed Millie’s form as she settled onto a bench, gazing pensively at


    the broad expanse of the river.


    “Is something troubling you?”


    Marcus trailed her closely.


    “What debt do you owe to the Evans family?” Millie pivoted to face Marcus.


    Unforeseen by Millie, Marcus’ return had precipitated Rhea’s imminent predicament. Rhea must be


    incensed. It was improbable that she would wee the prospect of marrying another.


    However, Millie also felt inquisitive about Marcus’ indebtedness to the Evans family.


    Marcus massaged his temple. Most people knew merely of the dire car ident that nearly imed the


    young Thomas heir’s life, remaining unaware of the fatality that urred within that same car.


    He truly felt culpable for Shera’s death. Those individuals had targeted him. Were it not for Shera’s


    presence in the car, her life wouldn’t have been forfeit.


    “If you’d rather not disclose it, that’s fine,” Millie offered, sensing Marcus’ aversion to revisiting that


    Seating himself beside her, Marcus mused, “I’ll share the tale.”


    And he recounted the entire narrative.


    Millie found herself rendered speechless once he concluded. She hadn’t been privy to the existence of


    Rhea’s elder sister, who had perished in the car ident. The subject had never been broached, and


    she had remained ignorant.


    cing her hands on her knees, Millie conjectured from Marcus’ ount that Rhea’s sister had likely


    harbored affection for him.


    However, discerning Marcus’ feelings towards Shera proved elusive; his impassive recounting provided


    no insight into his emotions.


    Millie shook her head, dispelling such ruminations. Shera’s demise was a fait apli.


    “Have you managed to identify the culprit behind the car ident?”


    “Negative.”


    Coldness permeated Marcus’ gaze.


    “Nevertheless, I’m resolute in my conviction that I’ll unearth the malefactor and ensure they face the


    consequences.”


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    Abruptly, Derek approached, his demeanor grave. Millie was taken aback by Derek’s unobtrusive


    safeguarding during their riverside walk. He was an exceptional assistant.


    “Mr. Thomas, two individuals trailed you persistently.”


    Derek’s gaze flitted to Millie. “Moreover, they confessed to tailing Mrs. Thomas following my


    interrogation.”