The CEO's Midnight Remedy novel Chapter 108

Victoria stalked off toward the mares station, by post rigle with anger turned to escape the antiseptic smell and the weight of family

Ariel Victoria’s voice called from behind me as 1 walk down the number 6 yes th Deliberately hundilite Ethen and retest with the post

I continued walking, my heels choking against the pied form. My gehad, and on the de surface, I felt my enkle wobble dangerously

Before I could fall, a strong arm circled my waist, steading me. The familier scent of sanded and mist

enveloped me as Devon pulled me against his sold che

“Careful,” he murmured, his deep voice reverberating through me. His arm remained firmly around my waist, even after I’d regained my balance,

Victoria stopped short, her eyes widening at the sight of Devon. Her gaze darted between us, processing

our apparent intimacy. Her expression shifted from shock to calculating understanding

“Well, well,” the said, a nasty smile spreading across her face. “Now it all makes sense. You were already

playing with the big boys, weren’t you, Aria? Is that why you orchestrated today’s disaster? Already traded

up from Ethan to the Kane fortune?”

Devon’s hold on me tightened almost imperceptibly. “Ms. Harper,” he said, his tone deceptively pleasant. “1

understand emotional distress can cause people to say regrettable things. Perhaps you should focus on

your husband’s health rather than your stepdaughter’s personal life.”

Victoria’s smile hardened. “Don’t be fooled by her, Mr. Kane. Aria used Ethan to build her little business,

and now she’s latched onto you. She orchestrated this whole scandal to humiliate the Blakes and cover up

her affair with you.”

I felt Devon’s body tense beside me. Before I could respond, he spoke, his voice dropping to

register.

“According to my information, Mrs. Harper, you moved to Williams Harper’s home less than six

after Elizabeth Harper passed away, Rather quick for get recovery, wouldn’t you say?” His gray eyes

flickered with cold amusement. “No wonder your daughter learned to crawl into her sister’s fiancé’s bed.

Family traditions run deep.

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A shocked laugh escaped my throat before I could suppress it. Victoria’s face drained of color.

“You have no right- she began, but Devon cut her off.

“I have every right to defend Aria from baseless accusations. Now, if you’ll excuse us, she’s had a trying

day.”

1 gave Victoria a triumphant smile as Devon guided me toward the elevator. “I need to give the hospital my contact information for updates on my father,” I told him. “Then I’m leaving this place,”

I’ll drive you home,” Devon replied, his hand still at the small of my back,

As we passed Victoria, who stood frozen in humiliation I couldn’t resist leaning into Devon’s embrace, my hand resting on his chest.

“Thank you for coming, darling,” I said sweetly, watching Victoria’s eyes narrow.

Devon’s lips curved into a knowing smile. “My pleasure, he replied, his voice dropping to an intimate

murmur.

Victoria’s parting shot followed us down the corridor. “She’s using you to get back at Ethan! Don’t be her

fool!”

Devon turned, his expression bored. “Whatever her motives might be, Mrs. Harper, they’re still more honest than marrying for money and status.” With that final barb, he guided me toward the hospital entrance, leaving Victoria speechless behind us.

Outside in the cool evening air, I finally stepped away from Devon’s embrace, suddenly self–conscious.

“Thank you,” I said sincerely. “For showing up and for… that.” I gestured vaguely back toward the hospital.

Devon studied me, his expression unreadable. “Victoria Harper has quite the reputation in certain circles. She needed to be reminded of her place.”

I laughed softly. “You should have seen her face. That was the most satisfaction I’ve had all day.” The tension drained from my shoulders as a genuine smile spread across my face. “And that’s saying something, considering I just blew up my own wedding and exposed my ex–fiancé’s affair in front of New York’s elite.”

Devon’s gaze intensified, his gray eyes holding mine. “So,” he said, his voice dropping to that dangerous velvet tone that always made my heart race, “how do you plan to thank me?”