Chapter 8 - Ethan Tries To Call His Wife
Ethan finally managed to catch a rideshare back to the River Oaks estate, his mind racing with panic and confusion.
As his car pulled up to the curb, he saw federal marshals and Sterling Crest security guarding the perimeter gates.
He threw the door open and sprinted toward the driveway, shouting at the top of his lungs.
“What is the meaning of this? This is private property! I demand to speak to the person in charge!” Ethan yelled.
Nathan turned around slowly, looking at Ethan with an expression of profound pity and disgust.
“You’re right on time, Mr. Harper. Your mother and your new fiancée are currently packing their belongings inside.”
Ethan’s face turned ghostly pale. “Where is Claire? Where is my wife? She wouldn't do this to me!”
“Your wife is far too busy running a multi-billion-dollar enterprise to deal with a fraudster,” Nathan replied smoothly.
Ethan pulled out his phone, frantically dialing Claire’s personal cell number that he hadn't called in months.
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The phone rang twice before going straight to voicemail, greeted by the crisp, robotic voice of an automated assistant.
“You have reached the private line of Claire Sterling-Bennett, President of Sterling Crest Group. Please leave a message.”
