Chapter 15 I turned , my voice ice cold : Look Hudson , youre officially the last face I ever wanted to see in this lifetime . The pain hit his eyes hard . He gave this awkward nod : Yeah … I found Noahs note . I know I messed up beyond fixing . I just … I wanted to see you . Just knowing youre alive , thats enough for me . How are you , Reese ? Without you around to destroy my life ? Yeah , Im great . Id be even better if you never showed your face again . He went ghost white . Couldnt get a word out . Finally , a bitter laugh : Knew that was coming . Still had this stupid hope , you know ? Like maybe … but seeing your eyes now ? Thats it . I know Ive lost you forever . Wont bug you anymore , promise . You gave up everything for me your career , your dreams , fifteen years of your life . I failed you both you and our Noah . Ill make it right . Go be free , Reese . Ill always wish you happiness . The only trace of his presence was a damp spot where he had stood moments before , tears splashing onto the ground beneath his feet . Week later , my account blew up with money . Then the news hit : Hudson had turned himself in . His hitman went down with him . Days later , news came that Hudson had killed himself in prison . They found him clutching the Angel pendant . No one knew how he got it inside . Didnt matter anymore . When I heard , I touched Noahs photo softly . My angel could finally rest in peace . After Noahs death and Hudsons suicide , Id fully immersed myself in my new life at Sophies company , Luminous Designs . A Perfect Lie Hides Behind My Billionaire 2.7 % Chaty 5 My natural talent for jewelry design combined with my authentication skills had made me one of their me assets . Id even become a partner last year , after three collections that had broken company sales records . My uncle James had been my rock through it all . After 1 died in that plane crash , he was the only family member I reached out to He let everything behind to join me in Switzerland , sacrificing his own business to support my new beginning , Now he ran the financial side of my design studio , a subsidiary of Sophies larger company . His unwavering belief in me was the only reason I hadnt completely lost faith in humanity . Another reason for my renewed faith had been Clark Joseph . At least , until tonight . Clark and I had been together for nearly two years . We met at an international jewelry exhibition where his company , Trifleming Jewelry , was scouting new talent . Hed been captivated by my designs , and even more by me , he claimed . His charming smile and gentle manner had slowly broken down the walls Id built after Hudsons betrayal . Also , he had been patient , understanding why I kept parts of myself closed off . Never pushed for details about my past when I said it was too painful to discuss . Hed even understood my insistence that we take things slowly physically , respecting boundaries Id established after my trauma . At least , thats what Id believed until this night I met his cheating . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!