Mr. Chairman’s Devious Wife by Brey Mitchylle

Chapter 26

Dr. Mulach adjusted his tie, ensuring its perfection before he smiled at his reflection and exited his car. Stepping out into the parking lot across. Tranquil Haven Rehabilitation Center, he took a moment to appreciate. the serene surroundings.

The dim glow of street lamps cast long shadows on the asphalt, and the crisp Illinois air hinted at the approaching dawn. The sky transitioned from the deep hues of night to a soft palette of purples and blues.

The reason Dr. Mulach chose this place was his love for the cold. Growing up in a location without snow, living in Illinois had always been a dream.

He tapped his jacket, ensuring the cash was still there before proceeding towards the rehabilitation center.

However, just before reaching the center’s door, he heard another car nearby. Turning, his eyes widened at the sight of a police vehicle.

“Dr. Mulach?” a man in a black uniform called out.

“Yes, good morning, officers. How may I help you?” The officer paused, scrutinizing Dr. Mulach.

“Please come with us.

“What?” Dr. Mulach’s face immediately turned ugly.

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It was almost noon when Sofia woke up. After a quick stretch, she took a bath. Currently staying in the guest room of Alexander’s house, she didn’t want to go to the office right away after the incident that left her shaken. However, she knew she had to face recent events.

After donning decent office clothing, she grabbed her things and made her

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“Eh?” she froze upon seeing Alexander in the living room, talking on his phone.

Why was this man here? She thought he would be at his office, considering it was a workday. As the chairman of the Beaumont Empire, he must be busy.

Luckily, he didn’t notice her as he was facing the floor–to–ceiling windows that offered a view of the city. She quickly turned around, not intending to disturb him.

that you’re awake,”

Alexander; it seemed his call

to the kitchen?”

“Y–Yes.”

the breakfast that I made. I did not wake you up. I know you. were not able

made breakfast for her and even stayed at home. Was it all right

Dr. Mulach was

her expression changed.

countries. It is only right that the

about my mother?” She quickly checked her phone, finding missed calls from Lawrence, Charlotte, and Daniel. She had forwarded all business calls to

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what happened last night. She thought they wanted to convince

not worry… I already sent a team of doctors under your name.” Seeing her

“No. 1-”

I chose not to tell you those things because of how shaken you were… however,

this marriage was self–serving. Both of them

ea

couch and picked up a tablet, then handed it to her. “It took me long time to realize that she did not

read the contents of the file that he opened.

specific, its source was only available. in Vietnam. Smuggling can be very difficult if one does not have a connection. For years, I have been

contents. “The poison was detected?” she

Vancouver. Then in Alaska. As far as I know, it was already in the

“And you think that

found traces of it in the

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there is only one Asian doctor in this part of the state that has

Mulach,” she uttered. “This poison….” After reading the first. symptoms, a part of her felt her limbs go numb. She

herself on the couch with him sitting beside her as

Slumber Blossom. This flora can only live within dense jungles. It has earned its notorious reputation for its potent yet deceivingly slow- acting toxicity. Locals, well aware of its danger,