The trial came to an end, and Harry was already aware that everything about it had been orchestrated. The people present in that courtroom had not gathered out of respect for the judge or the legal process. Their focus had been entirely on him, and that alone told him that the outcome had never really been in doubt.When it was over, Harry chose not to leave through the main entrance. Walking out the front would have drawn unnecessary attention, and he had no interest in becoming the center of a public spectacle. Instead, he slipped away through a different exit, avoiding the crowd and any curious eyes that might try to follow him.Everything had unfolded according to the groundwork he had put in place. Kathryn now had the opportunity to step forward and take charge, just as he had intended. At the same time, Carmen had been granted full custody of her child, at least temporarily, while further investigations were still pending. It was a win, and one that had been carefully engineered

Harry found himself at a crossroads. He could either engage and risk revealing too much, or he could end the call and walk away.“Who the hell is this?” the man repeated, more aggressively this time.The voice belonged to the same man Harry had encountered the previous day. There was a noticeable edge to his words, but also something else, something that suggested he genuinely did not know who was calling.There was only one number he did not have saved.Harry’s.“…Harry?” the man said after a brief pause, as if testing the assumption.That single word complicated things further. It sounded like recognition, but it was not definitive. It could have just been a calculated guess.“How did you know it was me?” Harry finally asked, breaking his silence.On the other end, the man seemed slightly taken aback.“Was I expecting someone else?” he replied. “Did you get all the information you needed?”Harry listened carefully, paying attention not just to the words, but to the tone behind them.

Harry finished inside her again, making no effort to pull away, and in his mind there was no real reason to. To him, concerns about consequences like unexpected pregnancy were mostly tied to people who lacked the means to handle them. That kind of worry belonged to those who did not have the financial stability or resources to support a child if one came along. Harry, on the other hand, knew he was in a completely different position. He had access to wealth, influence, and stability, more than enough to handle any responsibility that might arise from his actions. In fact, he already had a child, so the idea of having another did not intimidate him in the slightest. If anything, it felt almost convenient given his circumstances. “T-That was incredible,” Carmen said, her voice uneven as she tried to catch her breath. Harry leaned back slightly, feeling the aftereffects of the moment. It had been a while since he had last gone to the gym, and he could not help but think this had serve

Harry felt a quiet sense of satisfaction as he observed how smoothly everything was unfolding. Carmen, in particular, had been far more receptive than he had initially expected. He had assumed she might be reluctant, considering she had already begun to build a life for herself where she was, but that concern seemed unnecessary now. Regardless of his earlier doubts, the situation was clearly turning in his favor.That said, there were still practical limitations. Carmen could not immediately move into the house, even if she wanted to. The place itself was far too large for one person to occupy comfortably, and it was not even fully set up yet. The furniture had not been arranged, and the space still lacked the warmth of a lived-in home.Even so, Harry had accomplished what he set out to do. With Ewan no longer a factor in the equation, Carmen was now fully within his reach. There were no remaining obstacles that could pull her away from him or influence her decision. At least, that

Harry found himself alone with Melissa, ready to listen to whatever she needed to say. Carmen, meanwhile, was busy attending to Anna, which gave them the privacy they needed for this conversation. From Harry’s perspective, the situation was unfolding exactly as he had envisioned. If Anna were to remain here, she would not lack care or attention. Carmen and the others would be there to support her, creating an environment that could nurture a child properly. It was the kind of structure Harry had always intended to build, something stable and supportive for a growing child. He understood how important family was in shaping a person’s future. A strong support system could make all the difference. However, there was one concern that lingered in his mind. Among everyone involved, Alicia stood out as a potential negative influence. Her way of thinking was troubling. She had spent far too long surviving on her own, and that kind of independence had hardened her in ways that were not enti