Divorced Heiress
Chapter 78

It was really surprising for me to see Rachel's physical change in such a short time, she wasn't the san responsibility for her actions.

When she saw us approaching her table, she couldn't hide her surprise, and understandably so, since I sat in the chair in front of her, and Alexander stood beside me with his arms crossed over his chest. that we had to come together, work together to make everything easier and faster.

-What? What are you doing here?- She immediately asked, and I could tell she was trying to hide her r -Well, I think it's obvious that we've come to talk to you as civilized and mature individuals.- I replied hands together and her leg moved restlessly under the table.

-I refuse to talk to you, I don't know why you've come, you've wasted your time. Guard!- She was abou handcuffs.

-Rachel, please, I need to talk to you.- I said calmly as I looked into her eyes, which suddenly became for her to say a single word. -Rachel, I'll get straight to the point. I know you're not the only one to bla risk the lives of others just to get what you want. And you're here paying for this alone, covering for so -Stop.- She interrupted what I had to say, and her gaze momentarily shifted to the man by my side be mouth to respond, but Alexander spoke up.

-I'm also involved, but if my presence is difficult for you to bear, then I'll wait outside for you to talk b if Alexander was present, I knew this because the last time I spoke with Rachel, she was more determi Alexander left the visiting room, and I finally breathed a sigh of relief.

an with well-groomed hair and makeup on her face, I admit that I felt sorry for her, but what happened to her was solely her fault and she must take

didn't know anything at all, and to make matters worse, today was not a visiting day.

se, before boarding the plane, I imagined this scene happening when I was alone, but there was no turning back now, after all, Alexander was right in saying

ness. I smirked half-heartedly before looking at her as if she had asked a silly question.

although inside I was experiencing a mix of emotions that left me uneasy. Rachel's nerves increased, and this time she couldn't hide it, as she rubbed her

up from the table while looking for the security guard who was a few meters away, but I stopped her by grabbing her wrist adorned with uncomfortable

After a moment of hesitation, she nodded her head and settled back into her chair. I let go of her when she grimaced in pain and continued without waiting what happened, I know you were paid to do everything you did. I know you, and I know you're not a bad person. You're not the type of person who would who doesn't even care about you or how you're doing in this prison...-

ing me her full attention again. -Why is he here?- She asked, as if his presence disgusted her, and I looked at the man she was referring to, I opened my raised my eyebrows upon hearing him, and quickly nodded my head, that was my intention from the beginning. Rachel wouldn't feel comfortable speaking talk than she is now. -I'll wait outside, Sarah.-

-The last time I came, you were about to tell me who was behind all of this, but now I don't care to knaid as if I had no idea about the slightest thing, I didn't want to risk mentioning Paul because I feared that she would inform him. -Rachel, if our friendship was ever important to you, I ask that you speak up, and by that, I don't mea danger because of this person. I don't know if you know, but I have a son, a wonderful boy who I love just imagining Tristan in a situation that was beyond my control.

ing to me, but confessing everything. I took a deep breath, feeling like I wasn't achieving anything with those words. -My life and the life of my family are in I my heart, and if anything were to happen to him... I didn't dare say it out loud without feeling on the verge of breaking down inside. Tears stung my eyes

-So, it's true, you've had Alexander's son.- She said, and I quickly nodded my head in response to Rachel's question, and I quickly wiped away the tears that I prevented from escaping, I had to stay strong.

-Yes, and it's because of him that I'm doing this, that I want to get to the real culprits who are still out there trying to harm us, but I have nothing. Your confession is the only option I have left.- I said, feeling calmer, and I took her hands again, this time, she seemed uncomfortable with my touch. -If you confess, if you cooperate with the law, you could negotiate your freedom. I can help you, hire the best lawyers, but you have to do the same for me. You don't deserve to be in this place despite everything. You haven't paid the hitman, you haven't planned all of this. You're not a criminal, and you still have the chance to make things right, to clear your name.-

A single tear escaped Rachel's eye when she heard my words, and she fell silent for a long time. I had assumed she would accept my request, but that idea vanished when she shook her head.

-I would love to, but I can't do it, Sarah, it's not that simple.- Her trembling voice and her eyes filled with pain made me understand that, even if she wanted to do it, she couldn't, she seemed terrified.

-Like you, my family is in danger, if I speak up, they will kill my parents and me too. They have threatened me, they have me by the throat, waiting for the slightest wrong move to pull the trigger.- She confessed with a broken voice and a firm decision, my chest hurt realizing that I was not the only victim of that wicked family.

-I deeply regret all of this, but it's beyond my control, I... I'm sorry, Sarah. I'm so sorry, I've been foolish, I've blinded myself and hurt you, the only person who was there for me when I needed it the most. Forgive me.-

Rachel broke down in tears as she held onto my hands, and it was inevitable that my heart would ache seeing her like that, so defenseless and unsure of what to do, she was another victim.

-I understand the situation, Rachel.- I said in an attempt to calm her, but it was almost impossible. -I won't insist anymore, it's your decision to remain silent, but I want you to know that if you ever change your mind, I'll support you to make things right. I still hope that you'll make the best decision.- With that, Rachel's crying increased, but she smiled sadly. -How can you be so kind to me after everything I've done?- She asked in between tears, and I tightened my grip on her hands.

-Because something tells me that the old Rachel is still inside you.- I replied honestly, seeing remorse and guilt reflected in her eyes. I waited in silence for her tears to subside, and when they did, Alexander's words before entering my mind. Suddenly, curiosity overwhelmed me completely, and I hesitated to ask her that question. I know I said before that the topic didn't matter, but the doubt was eating me alive. I straightened my back without letting go of her, preparing myself to ask her about it. -Rachel, putting all of this aside, I want to ask you something, and I hope you'll be honest with me, no matter the answer.- I cleared my throat after changing the subject, and she wiped her wet cheeks.

-I'll answer depending on the question.- She responded more calmly, although tears still escaped from her eyes. I cleared my throat as if there was something stuck and finally let it all out to sit more comfortably and look her straight in the eyes. -That day I found you both in Alexander's office, you and him...- I didn't know how to formulate the question, and the words remained in the air without being able to finish the sentence. -Sorry, I shouldn't have asked, almost four years have passed, it doesn't Rachel immediately understood what the question was about and remained silent as she looked at me fixedly, with a hidden surprise in her eyes.

matter.-

Despite the seriousness of the situation, Alexander didn't give in, it wasn't until I found out that you were traveling to Orlando that I took advantage of the opportunity to go to Alexander's office and threaten him, telling him that someone could shoot at any moment. Nothing happened between him and me, neither before nor after, nothing happened that day, and I highly doubt anything would have happened if you hadn't arrived because Alexander didn't function even if he made an effort.- Rachel's response left me petrified in my place, I almost forgot to breathe, I didn't know what to think, or what to say, my mind went blank.

I couldn't believe that Alexander had told me the truth, even though I caught them in a compromising situation, they didn't have s*x. Rachel didn't excite him in the slightest.

I took a deep breath to snap back to reality and stop thinking about it because I didn't know what to do with that information now. When I came to myself, I remembered that photo Rachel had sent me, where the two of them were on what used to be our bed, and I couldn't help but ask, with obvious curiosity and confusion, -What about the photo you sent me? Are you going to tell me it was staged?- I asked as if I weren't stunned at this moment, and Rachel let out an empty laugh.

-It was the only day I slept with him, but not in the way you're thinking.- She paused to release a long sigh and look at me ashamedly. -I drugged his drink and set up the scene to make it look like something happened between us, it was part of the plan, let's say it was the final blow. At first, he believed it because he didn't remember anything, but Alexander is not stupid, he knows nothing happened, he just fell asleep.- Imagining Alexander in that situation sent shivers down my spine, Rachel was reckless to drug him, risking him having a bad reaction, something could have happened to him. Fortunately, nothing happened.

Nothing happened.

Unconsciously, I let out a sigh of relief so strong that it even hurt me. Suddenly, I felt as if my soul was returning to my body or that I had taken a huge weight off my shoulders.

-The visit is over.- The guard interrupted us at the most interesting part of the conversation, and I couldn't help but snort at his impeccable timing.

-I'll be waiting in case you decide to talk, just make sure it's not too late. Goodbye, Rachel.- I said as I got up from my seat, while the guard took Rachel by the arm to guide her back to the jail cell.

-I hope someday you can forgive me, Sarah.-

Even though they had both disappeared from my sight, I stood there for a few seconds, closing my eyes tightly, thinking that Rachel's confession could change many things, and I wasn't sure if it was for the better or for the worse.

I felt confused and tired, very tired.

I quickly left the visitation room and Alexander was already waiting for me in the hallway. He looked at me with raised eyebrows, expecting me to give him details about the visit with Rachel, but this was not the time or place to talk. Right now, all I wanted to do was take a long nap, or if possible, sleep for three consecutive days.

-How did it go? Did you manage to convince her to speak?- Alexander asked in the middle of the hallway, and I didn't know how to look at him at this moment. The truth was, I didn't want him to find out right now that I had asked Rachel that question and the answer she had given me.

-No.- I responded without giving any details. After a few seconds of silence, with my gaze fixed on the ground, I lifted my eyes until they met his and continued with a calm voice, -Is the offer to go to your place still on? I've changed my mind.-