The Stranger Behind My Orgasm novel Chapter 235

Chapter 235: HOPE

Finnegan

Mother had gone too fucking far. Barely two hours ago, I was on a call with Arnold. His voice crackled through the phone as he told me Owen was missing at the cabin and there was blood everywhere.

That just told me shit had hit the fan in the not-so-pretty way. My mother and my brother must have gotten to him first.

They knew we were closing in, and they had eliminated the only living witness who could tie them to the murder of Abigail’s parents. I hadn’t expected them to hack off Owen’s head and deliver it to my girlfriend like some first-century barbarians.

After giving Arnold orders to tip the police, I ended the call and immediately dialed Benjamin’s number.

"Mr. Wolfe,"

"We have a problem. Owen Smith is missing and is likely taken or worse, dead. Is there any other way to keep the case from being archived without a living witness?"

Benjamin sighed heavily on the other end. "Sir, I wish I had better news. The judge is strict on this. Without a witness who can testify to the events surrounding the crash and the threats, the evidence alone might not be enough to stop the archiving."

Fan-fucking-tastic.

"Wait." My brows snapped together as a thought cut through my mind. "What about Abigail? She’s the victim’s daughter. She was in the car that night. She remembers the crash vividly now, and she recognizes Devin as the man who tried to kill her afterward. Doesn’t that make her a credible witness?"

Benjamin went quiet for a moment. I heard the sound of papers shuffling on his end.

"Yes." That had to be the first time I had heard his voice carry the energy of an excited teenager.

"She absolutely counts as a witness. Her testimony about the events of that night, combined with the physical evidence and the files from Cole’s phone, should be strong enough to force the case to remain open. I’ll file it immediately to prevent archiving."

Relief moved through me like a current.

"Thank you. Do it fast."

I ended the call and immediately tried Abigail’s number. It rang out. That was odd. I frowned and called again. This time, Dennis, the head of the security team at Wolfe Corporation, picked up.

"Boss? Something’s happened with Miss Kellerman. She just collapsed in the parking lot. We’re with her now."

That got me out of the house like the world was on fire. Because it fucking was. I never should have left her alone at the office.

I grabbed my jacket, telling James to drive like hell. The entire ride, my mind churned with fear. Abigail didn’t faint easily.

Something must have happened. I called the hospital and had them dispatch a doctor to the building before I arrived.

When we pulled up, the doctor was already there, examining her in the back seat of her car. Security had formed a tight circle around her. Abigail was unconscious and pale, but her chest rose and fell steadily.

The doctor looked up as I approached. "She’s in shock, Mr. Wolfe. Something triggered a severe panic attack, but her vitals are stable now. We should get her home to rest."

I nodded, sliding into the back seat beside her. I gathered her carefully into my arms, checking her face and arms for any fresh bruises or injuries.

She looked so fragile like this, and I had never felt so fucking guilty for leaving her alone to deal with Victoria’s mess.

James drove us home while I held her close, whispering to her even though she couldn’t hear me. "I’ve got you, baby. You’re safe. I’m here."

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