Chapter 7
Ryan looked at her with pure contempt.
How much he once cared for her was exactly how much he now despised her.
Five years ago, his own sister was driven to suicide after relentless bullying at school.
Then he met Rachel. She cried, telling him Sarah was bullying her, isolating her, humiliating her.
He saw the faint resemblance to his sister in Rachel’s face and softened.
He protected her, spoiled her, and even fell for her.
But Rachel took a breakup settlement and left the country without a backward glance.
Later, she returned, putting on a pitiful act, begging for his help.
At first, maybe he still felt bitter about Rachel leaving him.
So he didn’t push her away.
That’s how she got him drunk and lured him to a hotel.
Whispering in his ear that she was Sarah, tricking him into thinking she was Sarah, so he kissed her.
But when he woke up, looking at the deceitful face of hers, all he felt was disgust.
She wasn’t Sarah at all.
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The honest Sarah, who, upon hearing about his stomach problems, had pored over books and made him countless homemade remedies.
She loved him not because he was the heir to the Morgan Group, nor for his money or status.
She was the one who, after his brutal battles in the business world, was the only person he could let his guard down with and be cared for by.
She was quirky, pure–hearted, always able to lift the exhaustion from his shoulders.
That’s who he loved, someone without any schemes or ulterior motives.
But he’d been the one to destroy that innocence.
Luckily, she didn’t know it yet.
Ryan stared into Rachel’s eyes, his tone leaving no room for argument.
“Not a word about our marriage can get out.”
Sweat beaded on Rachel’s forehead.
She remembered the social media smear campaigns she’d orchestrated against Sarah, calling her a homewrecker, and she answered vaguely.
Ryan didn’t dwell on it and turned to call his assistant.
“Pull every string. I want her found. Search all over New York, find Sarah.”
“Yes, Mr. Morgan.”
“But you really want to put up all Morgan Group assets as collateral to buy those shares Evan Group’s selling? If the cash flow breaks, we’re toast.”
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Being questioned about his power annoyed Ryan.
Still, when it came to Sarah, he was patient.
“Don’t worry. In New York, no one matches my influence. Even if outsiders bid, Sarah has the final say. She’ll pick me.”
The assistant was silent for a moment, then nodded, “Okay, Mr. Morgan. I’ll handle it right away.”
Three days later, Evan Group’s shareholder meeting.
“You are here?” Jack waved at me with that familiar warm smile, still playing the caring father.
“I am getting old, and my health’s failing. Margareth’s shares are in my hands now, but I’m barely doing them justice.”
I looked at him quietly and said nothing.
He sighed and shook his head with mock helplessness.
“I plan to hand these shares to someone more capable. We’re thinking of retiring to Australia.”
Evelyn smiled like she’d won the lottery, eyes shining with smugness.
Rachel had been ignored by Ryan for days, and she was seething inside.
“Sarah, Jack’s moving to Australia with just the four of us. You’re not on the relocation documents.”
She tilted her head, pretending to feel sorry. “I admit you’re the real Evan Group heiress, but so what? You’re stuck here alone to grow old!”
Evelyn gave Rachel’s hand a theatrical pat.
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“Sweetheart, what nonsense? Your dad’s health is bad. Healthcare
overseas is expensive. We’re not abandoning Sarah. We don’t want her to be a burden.”
Jack nodded happily, like every word made perfect sense.
They were all waiting for me to break, to lose it and yell at them.
Or to plead with Jack through tears not to leave me behind.
But I just asked them calmly if they had obtained foreign citizenship yet.
Jack paused, then nodded, “Of course. All the paperwork’s done.”
“Good. Then, Lucas, have the legal team draft the asset seizure
documents. They’ve abandoned the country and the company. They lose their stake.”
