Chapter 106


    Chapter 106 Interrogating Nancy


    “Dad, now that you’ve entrusted these things to me, can I understand it as having the freedom to


    handle them as I see fit?” Nancy asked seriously.


    Albert nodded solemnly, saying, “Yes, you have the freedom.”


    This assurance put her mind at ease. She asked, “Has Nichs seen these photos, Dad?”


    “No,” he replied.


    “Well, since he hasn’t seen them, I hope he never will,” she dered. With those words, she took a


    corner of one of the photos in her hand and, with the other hand, squeezed another corner. In a swift


    motion, the photo was torn in half.


    “Are you sure about this, Nancy? These photos might be our only bargaining chip for you. Are you truly


    ready to destroy them?”


    Thank you for your concern, Dad. I’ve thought it through.” Nancy tore up the rest of the photos,


    shredding them into tiny pieces. Once all the photosy in ruins, she looked up at Albert and said.


    “Dad, I appreciate your and Mom’s sincere intentions, but I don’t want to bind my marriage to Nichs


    with such a heart-wrenching method. If there’s love between us, I won’t need this. If there isn’t, even


    using this to keep him by my side would be meaningless.” She added, “A loveless marriage is like


    stagnant water. If the dayes when we truly part ways, that would be the best ending.”


    Albert could empathize with her words, understanding the pain of a loveless marriage,


    particrly the one he had with Sarah. He stated, “Very well, I won’t insist. I hope you two can get.


    along well.


    “Don’t worry, Dad. I’ll do my best.”


    While leaving. Nancy ran into Alice.


    Alice was much more docile this time than before, refraining from her usual sarcasm and mockery.


    Nancy spected that Alice and her mother would struggle without the Sallows” support. Otherwise,


    she wouldn’t be this polite, even initiating a greeting.


    Indeed, Nancy’s guess was urate. Alice hade to the Sallows hoping that Albert, considering


    their blood ties, would offer her and her mother some financial assistance. Their recent days had been


    marked by financial hardship, especially after they had depleted their remaining funds.


    However, Alice’s plea was rejected. As she left Albert’s study, her bitterness was evident. She uttered,


    “It’s you, Nancy! It’s all because of you! I’d still be the highly respected Ms. Sallow if it weren’t for you.


    It’s all your fault! I’m going to make you suffer, too.”


    Just then, a household staff dumped the trash she had cleared from the study.


    Alice nced at the pile, but her eyes widened, thinking, Isn’t that Madelline?That’s strange. Why


    would her pictures be here? She looked around once the household staff left before picking up the torn


    photos.


    Then, she snuck out of the house like a thief. When she returned home and pieced the scraps together,


    she was shocked by what she saw. She immediately dialed Madelline’s number.


    “Madelline, I have several photos of you from when you were abroad.”


    “What? From my time abroad?” Madelline’s response was immediate. She had a deep desire to


    conceal her life abroad, as it was a shadow she desperately wished to avoid. Then, she demanded,


    “Show me.”


    “Sure, I’ll send them to you on WhatsApp.”


    After viewing the photos on WhatsApp, Madelline’s mind began to race, and her emotions went


    haywire. She could not help but ponder, Nancy! How did she get these photos?! How dare she im


    she’s not trying to snatch Nichs away from me? She must’ve started nning this years ago! She


    couldn’t have gotten the photos otherwise. This revtion shattered Madelline’s understanding of


    Nancy. She couldn’t believe a seemingly gentle and frail woman could be this vicious. She thought, I


    see how it is, Nancy. Since you started it, don’t me me for not showing any mercy.


    “Alice, are you still on my side?” Madelline asked..


    “Of course, Madelline. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have sent you these photos.”


    “Good, now do as I say. Share these photos with the media. Let it all be exposed.”


    Alice couldn’t believe what she just heard.


    Madelline’s audacious n took Alice aback. “What? Madelline, have you lost your mind? If the media


    finds out, it won’t be long before Nichs knows. Can you still be together after that?”


    “I want him to know, Alice. There’s a saying-pushed to the brink, one survives. I have no other options.


    This is my only chance.”


    “Are you sure, Madelline?” Alice was still hesitant.


    “Yes, share them right away,” Madelline insisted. Her eyes were determined and fierce. “You can trust


    me; this time, I’ll have Nichse and get me personally.” She added, “Nancy wants to tarnish my


    reputation, right? This time, I’ll make sure she loses him for good.”


    With Madelline’s unshakable confidence, Alice felt emboldened. “Alright. I’m on it.”


    After leaving Sallow Residence, Nancy returned home. She was now over three months pregnant.


    Lately, she had been sleeping more, and after having lunch, she decided to rest. However, her sleep


    was restless. She had recurring nightmares, feeling pursued by a terrifying presence. She was petrified


    and kept running in her dreams. Suddenly, a loud noise at the door jolted her


    awake.


    When she saw that Nichs had returned, she greeted him with a smile and got up from her nap.


    However, as she approached, the expression on his face made her freeze. He exuded an intimidating


    and chilling aura, his entire being shrouded in a chilling atmosphere. His brows were furrowed, and his


    lips were tightly sealed as he stood silently. Without uttering a word, he radiated a menacing presence.


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    “What’s the matter, Nick?” Nancy asked.


    Nichs’ ice-cold gaze remained fixed on her, and he continued to say nothing,


    “Is thepany in trouble? Come on, say something! Don’t scare me.” She reached out to take his


    hand. However, as their hands were about to meet, he forcefully swatted her hand away, causing her to


    stumble backward. She looked at him, her confusion evident, and said, “Nick…”


    He remained unresponsive, his demeanor unyielding.


    In a gentle tone, she said, “Don’t scare me, darling. What’s wrong?”


    He finally spoke, saying. “Everything’s fine with me. Just as she was about to exhale in relief, he


    added, “But Madelline’s not doing too well. She nearly died.”


    “What? What happened?”


    While Nancy spoke, Nichs reached out and grabbed her arm. With an usatory tone, he


    questioned, “Do you dare to im that you didn’t anticipate this?”


    “What do you mean by that? Why would I know what’s going on with Madelline?”