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CHAPTER FIFTY
A week after Robert paid Sandra's medical bills, something unexpected happened. Roxanne showed up at Robert's office. Her face running down with tears. But not sad tears. Grateful tears."Why?" Roxanne asked. “After everything that my mother did to you. Why save her?""Because you asked me to." Robert said simply."But I thought you said no." Roxanne said. "I thought you refused.""I changed my mind." Robert said. "After you left. I couldn't let her die. Not when I could help."Roxanne crossed the room. Threw her arms around him. Hugged him tight."Thank you." She whispered. "Thank you so much."Robert hugged her back. Felt her warmth. Her gratitude. Her love."You're welcome." He said quietly.Roxanne pulled back. Looked up at him. Their faces close."I love you." She said. "I know I've said it before. But I need you to know. I really love you.""I know." Robert said."Do you love me?" Roxanne asked. Voice small. Vulnerable.Robert took a breath. "Yes. I do."Roxanne's face lit up. "
CHAPTER FORTY NINE
Three days after Leonard's trial ended, Robert received an urgent call from the hospital. Sandra Murillo had been admitted. Heart attack."Who is this?" Robert inquired of the nurse in the telephone.“This is a call from Memorial hospital. You are one of the emergency contacts of Sandra Murillo.”"That's a mistake." Robert said. "I'm not family.""You're her son-in-law." The nurse said. “Her daughter Roxanne named you.”"We're separated." Robert said."Nevertheless, you're listed." The nurse said. "Ms. Murillo is in a serious state. Her daughter is asking for you."Robert hung up. Stared at his phone.Sandra. The woman who'd abused him. Slapped him for five years and humiliated him.Was now in the hospital. Dying possibly.He should feel nothing. Should refuse to go.But he couldn't. Because Roxanne needed him.Robert drove to the Memorial Hospital. Stumbled over Roxanne in the waiting-room. She looked destroyed. Eyes red from crying. Hair messy."Robert." She stood when she saw him. "
CHAPTER FORTY EIGHT
The week before Leonard's trial, Loretta came to Robert's office one last time."I wanted to apologize." She said. "For the scene last week. For putting you in an awkward position.""You don't need to apologize." Robert said. "You were honest. That takes courage.""I've been thinking." Loretta said. "About us. About what we had.""It wasn't real." Robert said gently. "We both knew that.""It was real for me." Loretta said. "Maybe not at first. But somewhere along the way it happened to be real.”"I'm sorry." Robert said. "I never meant to hurt you.""I know." Loretta said. "You're a good man, Robert. You deserve to be happy.""So do you." Robert said."I will be." Loretta smiled. Sad but genuine. "Eventually. After I get over you."She stood. Extended her hand. "Friends?"Robert shook it. "Friends."Robert was relieved when Loretta left. And guilty. She deserved better than him.His phone rang. Diana calling."Have you made a decision?" Diana asked. "About the partnership?""I'm still
CHAPTER FORTY SEVEN
The week after Diana Castellano's dinner invitation, she didn't give up. She called Robert twice. Sent flowers to his office. Left messages with Margaret."She's persistent." Margaret said, bringing in another bouquet. Expensive orchids. "This is the third arrangement this week.""Send them to the hospital." Robert said. "Let patients enjoy them.""Are you going to meet her?" Margaret asked. "About the partnership?""I don't know." Robert admitted. "Her proposal is solid. However, I do not trust the Castellano family.”“Diana appears to be different from her mother.” Margaret said."Or better at hiding it." Robert said.Diana appeared at Zenco that afternoon unannounced."Mr. Jackson." She smiled as she was shown in by Margaret. "I know I'm being pushy. But I really believe in this partnership.”"So you've said." Robert replied. "Multiple times.""Then have dinner with me." Diana said. "One meal. Hear me out properly. If you still say no, I'll leave you alone."Robert considered. "Fi
CHAPTER FORTY SIX
Leonard Hayes was later extradited to the United States two weeks following the arrest of Steve. Robert listened to the news broadcasts. Leonard in handcuffs. Being led off a plane. Looking defeated.Justice. Finally.This did not relieve Robert long.Due to the fact that the day after the arrest of Leonard a new issue began.A woman appeared at Zenco. Requesting to see Robert. She was a Diana Castellano."Any relation to Victoria Castellano?" Robert asked Margaret when she told him."Her daughter." Margaret said. "Diana runs her own company. Castellano Tech. worth five billion.”"What does she want?" Robert asked."She didn't say." Margaret said. “Just said she wanted to see you on a one-on-one basis.”Robert was curious. "Send her in."Diana Castellano came into his office. Late twenties. Beautiful. Confident. Designer suit. She was as much an embodiment of money and influence."Mr. Jackson." Diana extended her hand. "Thank you for seeing me."Robert shook it. "Ms. Castellano.""Ple
CHAPTER FORTY FIVE
That night Robert did not go home. He immediately approached the office of Marcus. Held an emergency meeting at two AM.Marcus. Dave. And the head of the security firm that had provided Steve.One of your men is bought off. Robert said. Showing them the evidence.The owner of the security firm face went pale. "Steve? Are you certain?""Completely." Robert said. “He is working with Leonard Hayes.”"This is unacceptable." The owner said. “I will dismiss him immediately.”"No." Robert said. "Don't alert him. I want to use him.""How?" Marcus asked.“So that Steve can believe his plan is working.” Robert said. "Let him try to kill me. Then we catch him in the act.""That's insane." Dave said. "You're making yourself bait.""I'll wear body armor." Robert said. The real security will be somewhere around. Steve will not come near enough to even hurt me.”"This is too risky." Marcus said."Leonard wants me dead." Robert said. “Stopping Steve will only make Leonard send another person. However
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