Chapter 18 - The Truth About Adeline's True Identity
Down in the study, Elias dismissed the bound intruders into the custody of his loyal enforcers who had finally arrived.
He walked up to the third-floor suite, unlocking the door and stepping quietly into the warm, softly lit bedroom.
Adeline was awake, sitting against the pillows with baby Rosie resting peacefully in the crook of her arm.
“Vincent Moretti confessed to framing your father and embezzling the trust funds,” Elias said without preamble.
Adeline stared at him in stunned silence, her chest heaving as tears of vindication welled up in her eyes.
“He... he told you the truth?” she whispered, her voice trembling with emotion.
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“He told me everything before my men dragged him down to the basement holding cells,” Elias answered quietly.
“Your father was innocent, Adeline. And the debt owed to your family will be repaid in full.”
