The Perfect Husband's Secret novel Chapter 15

Chapter 15 

Sarah went rigid. 

“Nobody knew about Paris,” my voice was barely above a whisper. “Only the airline booking site had that information – the same one you accessed as CFO while gathering 

shareholder data.” 

My hands started shaking. “You were part of this from the beginning, weren’t you? You helped him take me?” 

“Emma, please… I knew he’d never hurt you. With my family’s situation…” 

“And what about Claire?” Each word felt like glass in my throat. “Did you know about her 

too?” 

The color drained from her face. 

harsh laugh escaped me. “How stupid was I? Of course he’d only trust the CFO position to someone completely loyal. I never really knew you at all, did I?” 

She squeezed her eyes shut. “I’m sorry. My son’s therapy costs… I couldn’t lose this job.” 

I stared across the snow–covered valley. “One word from me and you’re not just fired – I’ll press charges about the data breach. No company in the state would hire you after that.” 

Sarah started trembling. 

“Tomorrow at noon, you’re picking me up. It’s your only shot at redemption.” 

Nathan appeared behind us, eyes probing. “Why so serious, ladies?” 

I forced a sad smile, hugging a pale–faced Sarah. “Just talking about the challenges of raising a special needs child.” 

The next day, as snow started falling, I watched the winding road from my window like a 

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hawk. 

Finally, a white sedan appeared through the flurries. 

I grabbed my coat and headed down. 

The housekeeper called after me. I kept walking. 

In Sarah’s car, I finally let myself breathe, 

“He was asking questions this morning,” she warned. “About our conversation. He might 

follow.” 

“We need to get down before the ice hits.” 

Too late. The car skidded on black ice, slamming into the mountainside. Dead engine. 

As we tried to restart it, Nathan’s car came roaring around the bend. 

He stormed out, rage radiating as he approached. 

I backed toward the cliff edge. 

Fear cracked his perfect mask. He froze several yards away. 

“Step back from there. Now.” 

I stood my ground, watching him. 

“Emma, don’t you dare!” Raw panic in his voice. 

I glanced over my shoulder at the drop, then met his eyes. 

“Did you ever really love me, Nathan?” 

? 

I stepped backward into empty air. 

In a flash, he lunged, catching me, taking the full impact as we tumbled down the slope. 

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His leg hit rock with a sickening crack. He couldn’t move.