Sham Marriage Quit Real Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 419

Chapter 419 Heart in Turmoil

What a total simp!

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Elena cursed inwardly. She itched to smash a liquor bottle over William’s head and see what mess was inside it–why was his brain so mushy, so impossible to reason with?

“What do you want me to do?” she tried, probing, “If you’ll let me, I can call your company. I’ll ask for you to handle this project. My firm will partner with yours next quarter.”

William shook his head. “Worthless. They already fired me. And it’s all your fault. You’re petty, you’re ruthless–you’re not even a tenth as good as her. Alexander must be crazy to want you.”

Elena fell silent.

She was terrified and exasperated, but escape was impossible. She had to play along, buy time.

“You re right. I’m not a tenth as good as Fiona. I’m not half as amazing. Whatever you say. What will it take for you to let me go?”

“Finally, some sense.” William nodded, his gaze twisting into something odd. “You’ve got a little self- awareness. Since you’re being reasonable, I’ll tell you–do you know who Alexander’s with right now?”

What do you mean?” Elena frowned.

“I’m telling you not to expect him to save you. It’ll never happen. Understand?”

“What did you just say? Who is he with…”

Back home, it was 9 PM. Alexander should be at home. They’d planned to video call at this time.

She hadn’t texted or called him today. He must have noticed something was wrong by now. He’d definitely be contacting Lucas, searching for her.

“You want to know?” A flicker of excitement lit William’s eyes.

Elena pressed her lips tight.

“Then I’ll tell y

I you.”

He seemed eager to see her break down. Right in front of her, he picked up his phone and made a call.

Ring… Ring… Ring….

Each jab of the line felt like a punch to her heart.

Elena knew she shouldn’t doubt Alexander. But after reading Fiona’s messages last time, her nerves coiled tight despite herself.

Finally, the call connected.

William clamped a hand over her mouth.

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“Fiona, are you awake?” he asked, his voice soft and tender.

From the phone came Fiona’s impatient tone. “Yeah, I’m busy.”

“Is he still asleep?”

Hel

Who is he?

A chill ran down Elena’s spine. She didn’t want to hear the familiar name leave Fiona’s lips.

But her hands were bound. She couldn’t even cover her ears.

“Mhm, Alex’s still feverish. He just fell asleep.” Fiona’s voice was thick with concern.

Alex.

Alexander…

They are together right now. Alexander is lying beside Fiona.

Meanwhile, Iam kidnapped, unsure if I’ll live through the night.

No.

Elena forced herself to calm down.

What if this is a setup? What if Fiona and William are working together to mislead me?

The thought had barely crossed her mind when a low, familiar groan came through the phone–a sound she knew better than anyone. It was Alexander.

“Alex’s awake. I have to go.” Fiona hung up quickly.

William released his hand, his eyes mocking and triumphant. “See? I told you. Without you in the way, Alexander and Fiona would’ve been together ages ago. Married by now. I’ll make you atleal. Divorce Alexander, and I’ll let you live. How’s that?”

The man is utterly insane–a hopeless, obsessed simp

He loves Fiona so much he’d gladly play matchmaker for her and the man she wants.

Elena fought back the tears stinging her eyes.

“A phone call proves nothing,” she said, clinging to hope.

It has to be a misunderstanding.

Haven’t Alexander and I been through misunderstandings before?

William clicked his tongue, annoyed. “Why are you so stubborn? Why cling to him so hard? Fine–F’ll tell

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you the truth. The Scott Group’s investments, all their project resources–Alexander funds every bit of it. He keeps Fiona in the loop about everything happening at Pinnacle Group. Did you know that while he was in Eldoria, there was a revolt among Pinnacle’s top executives? That he fired dozens of people? That the board tried to oust him?”

Elena’s nails dug into her palms. William was right–she’d known none of it.

Around her, Alexander had always seemed calm, unshakable.

Like nothing ever bothered him.

But so much had happened.

“Fiona knew all of it. She was right beside him through every crisis.” William smiled nastily, pleased to see Elena’s face drain of color.

“You were so confident he loves you. If he did, why wouldn’t he tell you? Why was Fiona the one at his side? Because he doesn’t trust you. You’re carrying his child, and he won’t even give you that basic trust. If I were you, I’d divorce him immediately.”

Elena pressed her lips together. Even as her world shattered inside, she refused to let William see her crack.