Chapter 4

As I drove past Charles's office building, I saw him outside.

He was hugging Melissa goodbye.

She stood on her tiptoes and kissed him on the lips.

And on Charles's face, I saw a tenderness and affection I'd never seen before.

I pulled over and watched quietly, until they disappeared around the corner.

I picked up my phone and dialed a number. "Hello, is this Rafe Carter?

"It's Rachel. I've made up my mind. We'll do as you said."

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The meeting for the Jackson Family Trust Fund was set at the Jackson Manor.

When I arrived, Charles, both his…