The CEO's Midnight Remedy novel Chapter 106

“My Brooklyn apartment, please. Not the Upper East Side mansion.”

When the car stopped in front of my brownstone building, Devon hesitated, seemingly unsure whether to

accompany me..

“Thank you, Devon. Not just for tonight.” My voice was quiet.

Surprise flickered across his features before his expression returned to neutral. “Our arrangement remains

in effect,” he said, though his tone carried a softness I hadn’t heard before.

Sophia was waiting inside with Thai takeout and two bottles of wine. She wordlessly embraced me.

“Social media is exploding,” she said, showing me her phone. #BrokenEngagement and #HarperBlakeScandal were trending topics. The New York Observer had already posted a breaking story: “Blake Heir’s Pre–Wedding Scandal: What’s Next for the Fashion Empire?”

“I feel liberated,” I admitted, “but also terrified. My family and Ethan won’t let this go easily.”

“What about the company?” Sophia asked worriedly. “Will we suffer retaliation?”

I pulled out Devon’s business card, thoughtfully running my finger over Kane Technology’s embossed gold logo. “Perhaps we need new allies.”

“I don’t want to be alone tonight,” I whispered, and Sophia squeezed my hand. “I’m not going anywhere.”

My phone lit up with William Harper’s incoming call. Without hesitation, I hit reject.

Shortly after midnight, my apartment doorbell rang furiously. The security system showed William Harper

standing outside.

“How did he get here?” Sophia asked nervously.

I gave her a bitter smile. “He always finds ways to control everything.”

William burst in, his appearance nothing like his usual elegant self–tie loosened, reeking of alcohol, eyes

blazing with fury.

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“Your behavior tonight has made the Harper family a laughingstock throughout New York!” he roared.

Where were you when Scarlett made me a laughingstock?” I countered calmly. “When my fiancé and stepsister were having an affair in my mother’s beach house, where were you?”

William attempted to justify himself. “Business marriages were never fairy tales. Adults understand the

meaning of compromise!”

“So I should marry Ethan wearing horns so Harper and Blake stocks can rise?” I said sarcastically, calling him “William‘ instead of “Dad” for the first time.

William raised his hand in anger. Sophia gasped, but I didn’t flinch. “Go ahead. This will be the last time

you ever lay a hand on me.”

William lowered his arm, switching to threats. “Do you know how many projects depended on this marriage? Without Blake’s support, Harper Group could face a financing crisis!”

“That’s your problem, not mine. You’ve favored Scarlett for four years, using my inheritance as leverage.

I’ve had enough.”

“You think that little marketing company of yours can survive independently? Without Harper family connections, you’ll have nothing!” he sneered.

“Like you did with Mom? Within months of her death, you brought Victoria home and cleared out all

Mom’s things?”

“Don’t mention your mother!” William suddenly raged, losing control.

“Why? Because the truth is too ugly?” I stepped closer. “Or because you feel guilty? Was Mom’s death really just an accident?”

William’s face changed dramatically, his voice shaking. What are you implying? Your mother’s death was a tragic accident!”

“From this moment on, I am no longer a member of the Harper family,” I declared.

William issued his final warning: “If you choose this path, don’t think about setting foot in the Harper house again. The Hamptons property, company funding family trust fund–you’ll lose everything.”

I remained unmoved. “I won’t trade childhood trauma and personal dignity for material security. From today forward, I am no longer your daughter.”

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“You’ll regret this, William said darkly. “Without the Harper family’s support, your business will cottage within three months. You’ll come back begging.

“Maybe, but not today.” I walked to the door and opened it. “Please leave my home?

Standing in the doorway, William gave me one last look “You’re becoming more like your mother- stubborn, naive, not understanding how the real world works,”

“Thank you. That’s the best compliment you’ve ever given me,” I replied, shutting the door and finally severing the tie that had bound me to the Harper name

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The CEO’s Midnight Remedy