The Billionaire Regretted Losing His Invisible Wife novel Chapter 110

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father finally facing consequences after all this time.”

She wasn’t wrong. For years, Richard Williams had presented himself as a pillar of the community, a successful businessman with a perfect family. All while quietly destroying lives-my mother’s, mine, perhaps others we didn’t even know about. The facade had finally cracked, revealing the rot beneath.

“What do you think will happen to Taylor?” Tasked, the thought suddenly occurring to me.

Scarlett’s expression hardened. “Hopefully, she goes down with the ship. If she knew what her mother and your father did…” She trailed off, her implication clear.

Had Taylor known? The thought made me sick. She’d always been cruel, manipulative, selfish. But to knowingly participate in the attempted murder of my mother? That level of evil seemed extreme, even for her.

“You should call your mother. She’s definitely not asleep, Mia. I know Sarah Williams better than you do.” Scarlett said.

“Okay, you are right.” I decided, pushing back the covers.

“Want me to give you some privacy?” Scarlett asked, already standing.

“No, stay. Please.”

She shrugged and nodded, settling back on the edge of the bed as I dialed my mother’s number. The call connected on the third ring.

“Mia.” My mother’s voice was tired but strong. “I was going to call you in a few hours.”

“Mom, are you okay? I just saw the news.”

“I’m fine, sweetheart. Better than fine, actually.”

Despite everything, I could hear a note of satisfaction in her voice. “What happened? The article said Dad was arrested yesterday?”

“Yes.” She paused, and I heard what sounded like a door closing. “I’ve been working with the district attorney’s office for months, building the case. We finally had enough evidence to move forward.”

“Why didn’t you tell me?”

“I didn’t want to worry you, especially with the pregnancy. And honestly, I wasn’t sure we’d ever have enough proof. Richard was very careful.”

“But Mrs. Chen helped?” I asked, remembering the text.

“Linda was crucial,” Mom confirmed. “She had evidence-records James kept before his death. Names, dates, bank accounts.”

“Because they killed James,” I said, the pieces clicking into place.

“Yes.” My mother’s voice hardened. “When James refused to continue helping with their schemes, they arranged an ‘accident’ for him too. Linda has spent two decades waiting for justice.”

Yes. Mrs. Chen is also waiting for justice. I shouldn’t feel like I’m protecting her. Involvement might be what she wants.

“What about the witch Taylor? Was she involved?” Scarlett couldn’t help but ask.

“We don’t know yet,” Mom admitted. “She was very young when the worst of it happened. But she’s being questioned. Her mother has apparently been quite forthcoming, trying to secure a better deal for herself.”

“Typical,” Scarlett muttered beside me.

“Is Scarlett with you?” Mom asked, hearing the comment.

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“Yes, she’s here. She showed me the article this morning.”

“Good. I’m glad you’re not alone.” She sighed, the sound carrying years of accumulated pain. “I’m sorry for keeping you in the dark, Mia. I just wanted to protect you.”

“I understand,” I said, and realized I meant it. “I’m proud of you, Mom. For fighting back. For not giving up.”

“Thank you, sweetheart.” Her yoice softened. “How are you? How are my grandsons?”

The normalcy of the question in the midst of everything else made me laugh. “We’re fine. All three of us. Actually, I have some

news too.”

“Good news, I hope?”

“Very good. I’ve been offered a position with Leblanc & Associates, a prestigious architecture firm here in Paris.”

“Mia, that’s wonderful!” Her genuine enthusiasm warmed my heart. “Tell me everything.”

I explained about the consultancy offer, the remote work option, and the potential for a more permanent position later. “I think I’m going to accept,” I finished. “It feels right.”

“You should,” she said firmly. “This is your dream, Mia. Don’t let anything hold you back.”

“Not even the complications with the twins?”

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