The Wife He Dumped, The Queen She Returned As novel Chapter 90

Whether it was the thugs who desecrated the grave or the trolls who dragged a hero's name through the mud online, none of them were going to escape. Every single one would pay the price.

Gabriel hummed a light tune. "Excellent. I'm confident I can get the mastermind at least five years, and we'll drag down a few of the accomplices with them."

Quentin Shaw's expression softened, a faint, reassuring smile touching his lips.

When Mr. Lynch heard the news, he broke down into grateful, weeping sobs.

By dusk, numerous government officials joined the local townsfolk at the cemetery, laying floral tributes and paying their respects.

As the ceremony concluded, Chloe turned around and suddenly caught sight of Preston Hayes standing in the crowd.

A faint veil of exhaustion shadowed his eyes. When he lowered his gaze, the dimming light masked his dark irises. He bowed deeply toward the headstone several times.

At that moment, the Minister personally approached Chloe, asking if there was any compensation she desired.

Chloe locked eyes with Preston, enunciating every single word.

"I do not want any compensation. My only request is that they face the maximum penalty under the law. I want them to pay for what they've done."

Preston fell unexpectedly silent. He didn't utter a word.

Once the crowd had mostly thinned out, he finally stepped toward her.

Chloe knew what was coming. She lifted her chin to look at him.

The next second, his voice drifted through the cool evening air.

"Chloe, let's go home."

She barely had a moment to register his words before Preston reached out, pulling her gently into his embrace.

"You've been through so much these past few days. From now on, I'll never let you face this alone."

Chloe pressed her hands to his chest and pushed him away.

Quentin walked over, his posture protective. "Chloe, are you alright?"

The moment Preston saw him, his expression turned downright lethal. "Mr. Shaw, don't you think you're being ridiculous? I am with my wife. What right do you have to interfere?"

Quentin completely ignored him, keeping his focus solely on Chloe.

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