Chapter 9: The Truth Revealed
That evening, when Julian returned home, Amy sat him down in the study. She didn't hide anything. She told him about Mark’s visit, about the extortion attempt, and about Eleanor hiring a private investigator.
Julian listened in absolute silence, his hands clenched into tight fists on the desk. His face was dark with an anger so intense it terrified the air around them.
""I'm sorry, Julian,"" Amy finished softly, looking down at her hands. ""I didn't want my family's mess to ruin your life.""
Julian stood up, walked around the desk, and pulled her up into his arms, holding her so tightly she could feel the heavy thud of his heart.
""Don't you ever apologize for things you didn't do, Amy,"" Julian said, his voice thick with emotion. ""You did nothing wrong. Your brother is a predator, and my mother..."" He paused, swallowing a bitter pill. ""My mother has lost her mind.""
Julian pulled back, looking into her eyes. ""Are you okay? Did he hurt you?""
""No,"" Amy smiled faintly. ""I kicked him out myself.""
A rare, proud grin broke across Julian’s face. ""You did?""
""I did,"" she said, a small spark of confidence shining in her eyes. ""I realized that my past doesn't define who I am today. I am Leo's mother, and I am your wife. No one can take that away from me.""
""Damn right,"" Julian whispered, kissing her softly.
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He pulled out his phone and dialed a number. ""Marcus? This is Julian. I want a full restraining order filed against Mark Miller immediately. If he comes within a mile of my wife or my estate, have him arrested. And get me our corporate legal team on the line.""
Julian hung up, looking at Amy with fierce determination. ""It's time I had a final conversation with my mother.""
