The Divorce That Brought Us Back novel Chapter 307

Vivian Cole and Bella Monroe were merely pawns used by the elites to exploit the vulnerable.

Two years ago, Maloney had risked everything to bring down a powerful official. Now, he was placing another massive bet to snap the blades of Lucius Vane and the Coles once and for all.

But even if he succeeded, it wouldn't be over.

The true masterminds pulling the strings were still untouchable.

History proved that those who challenged the establishment rarely survived unscathed.

Striking at the core of the elite's wealth guaranteed vicious retaliation, ending in ruined reputations or, worse, absolute destruction.

As a businessman, he understood the ruthless rules of the game. His only priority was keeping Nora entirely out of the crossfire.

If she knew the full scope of the tragedy, would she choose to walk such a dangerous path?

Unquestionably.

Every single caregiver at Oakwood Sanctuary, including Elena Holloway, and every operative currently scouring the wilderness for the missing victims—they were all family members of the girls on that registry.

Only those who had endured the agonizing heartbreak of losing a child would willingly dedicate the rest of their lives to finding others.

Nora had once been halfway to a career in criminal justice.

If she had uncovered the truth back in college, she would have dropped everything to become a crusader for justice.

But Maloney had stood above her, holding a shield.

Protecting her from the storm, but blinding her to the harsh reality.

He had been terrified she would be furious when she learned he had kept Bella's bail a secret.

He had hastily handed over every file to appease her.

Yet she hadn't been angry.

In fact, she had drawn even closer to him.

Maloney had drowned in the intoxicating comfort of her affection.

Completely forgetting to question how she had unearthed the truth to begin with.

Would she dig deeper?

Would she wake up one day and realize he had fundamentally altered the trajectory of her life?

Would she hate him for it?

He didn't regret sheltering her.

He had seen how suffering shattered people.

A compassionate soul who had known pain would easily bleed for the pain of others.

Nora had fought far too hard to escape her own darkness.

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