Chapter 7 Rosalie let out a cry of pain as she dropped to the floor , her knees hitting the shattered glass . Blood quickly spread across her skirt . " Duncan ... " A soft voice came from the doorway . Valerie stood there nervously , holding up her gown . " Am I interrupting you ... " She barely moved forward before she let out a surprised " Oh no ! " and slipped , knocking over a candlestick . The fire immediately spread to the scattered photos , and the photos of Julian and Angela were slowly consumed by the flames . Duncan's eyes narrowed in shock , but when he noticed the tears in Valerie's eyes , he froze . That frightened expression looked just like Angela's used to . " Duncan , I didn't mean to ... Please don't be mad at me ... " Valerie murmured as tears welled up in her eyes . For a second , Duncan looked lost , then gently wiped away her tears . " It's okay . It's not your fault . " The moment felt like a dagger stabbing into Rosalie's heart . She suddenly yanked herself free from the bodyguard's hold , charged forward , and slapped Duncan across the face . " Duncan , snap out of it ! " Her voice shook . " She's nothing more than a cheap stand - in , not my sister ! " 6009 21.43 Chapter 7 284 ou Duncan's face turned cold . He seized her wrist , squeezing hard until her bones cracked . With a raspy voice , he said , " I know she's not . " Then can you bring Angela back to me ?! " Rosalie tried to speak , but no words came out . Her eyes filled with tears , and as she stared at Duncan's face so close to hers , the sadness overwhelmed her . " Tie her up , " Duncan said coldly , letting go of her . " Make her kneel and pay for what she's done . " The bodyguards tied her up with thick rope and forced her to kneel in the center of the private chapel . Duncan walked away with Valerie without sparing her a single glance . The heavy doors slammed shut behind them , and the private chapel was swallowed by darkness . Still tied up , Rosalie collapsed to the ground . She couldn't hold back anymore , and the tears streamed down her cheeks . She stared at Angela's burned photo , and a quiet , bitter laugh escaped her lips . " Angela ... Look at him . He doesn't even know what's real anymore . " I'll be seeing you very soon ... " When the time comes , you can tell him yourself how ridiculous that copycat is , okay ? " Outside the private chapel , Duncan stood at the far end of the hallway , chain - smoking in silence . Valerie walked over and tried to act sweet , but he brushed her off 32.07 % 000 21 43 M Chapter 7 288 Vouchers impatiently . " Go home . " " But Duncan ... " " I told you - leave . " Reluctantly , Valerie turned and walked away . Duncan crushed his cigarette underfoot and glanced back at the tightly closed door of the private chapel . A strange heaviness pressed against his chest . He thought he would feel satisfied . So why did it feel so hollow inside ? Rosalie had been kept tied up inside the private chapel for a full day and night . It wasn't until the following evening that they finally let her out . Her body was sore all over , her knees hurt badly from kneeling so long , and she could barely stay on her feet . When a servant tried to guide her back to her room , she just shook her head . " No need . I need to go out for a bit . " She understood her days were limited now , and she simply wanted to visit her parents one final time . Outside the Taylor's residence , Rosalie stood across the street , looking at the familiar house from a distance . It had been five long years since she married Duncan , and in all that time , she hadn't once come back . At first , she only meant to look from a distance , but an old servant spotted her right away . 67.06 % 21:43 ) Chapter 7 " Ms. Taylor ?! " the servant gasped . " You've come home ? " Title: CEO, Your Wife Is Gone Author: CrushReel Genre: Romance, CEO, Sweet Romance, Modern, Romantic Status: ongoing In "CEO, Your Wife Is Gone," Elise battles cancer while striving to fulfill her role as the perfect wife to George. Trinity, Elise's sister, orchestrates a deceitful scheme against her... Embark on a heartfelt journey in this modern romance novel that explores themes of love and betrayal amidst the challenges of illness. Follow Elise as she navigates the complexities of her relationships and confronts unexpected twists orchestrated by those closest to her. What sets "CEO, Your Wife Is Gone" apart is its poignant portrayal of love tested by adversity and the resilience of the human spirit. Dive into this captivating narrative filled with emotional depth and intricate character dynamics. Discover the unique blend of romance and suspense that defines this captivating story available to read at CrushReel. Experience the emotional rollercoaster of Elise's journey online at CrushReel today.