Chapter 5

Patrick returned in no time, holding the documents.

There was a divorce agreement. Both signatures were there.

And a bank statement—a single, staggering transfer. 30 million dollars in alimony, deposited into my account.

Kyle stared at the agreement, his brow furrowed.

A marriage of convenience?

Just to appease his grandfather?

He wondered why he would ever agree to such a farce.

And the money... 30 million dollars. Why?

A cold, logical suspicion clicked into place. That was not a settlement. It was hush money. What did she do that was worth this much to keep quiet?

The more he dwelled…