A Widow's Poison, A Wife's Rebellion novel Chapter 1314

Garret was finalizing the transfer of the lucrative mines. As soon as Starla got what she wanted, she would convince Elmer to release Fairfax.

"Until then, I suggest you stay quiet and behave. Understand?" Yardley's tone held a lethal warning. He was completely out of patience with her theatrics.

Susanna shrank back, a tremor running through her.

...

News of Susanna's dramatic hospital stint quickly reached Starla. When she returned to the estate that evening, she found Elmer sitting in the drawing room, looking positively thunderous.

Starla walked over and took a seat across from him. A maid immediately moved to serve her dinner.

"I'm fine, thank you. I've already eaten," Starla dismissed her gently. A simple bowl of pasta with Herbert had been enough.

"You were with Herbert?" Elmer asked, his brow furrowing.

"Yes."

"You shouldn't be seeing him." In Elmer's eyes, Herbert was no better than Fairfax. The man had indirectly caused Starla immense pain when she was desperate enough to fake her own death. That was unforgivable.

Starla offered a faint smile. "He's heading back to Marina City the day after tomorrow."

"And?"

"Don't worry, Dad." Starla knew what he meant. Neither Fairfax nor Herbert was worthy in her father's eyes. Frankly, she felt the same.

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