Chapter 405

As soon as Dexter took the item from the man, the man lost his grip and slipped back into the sea, disappearing into the depths.
The man was gravely injured. Even if Dexter managed to pull him up, he probably wouldn’t have survived.
Dexter felt a pang of pity and regret, but he couldn’t help sighing at the tragedy. It was such a simple favor. How could he not agree to it?
But Dexter was shocked when he saw what the item was. His heart began to race, and he was tempted. His mind and his heart were at war! In the end, greed triumphed over reason.
He tucked the item into his jacket and left the party early with his bodyguards. He returned to shore on his own yacht, pretending the whole incident had never happened.
After all, the man who entrusted him with the item was dead!
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Dexter kept rationalizing to himself. If it weren’t for his kindness in tossing the man a rope, the man and the item would have sunk to the bottom of the ocean anyway. It would never have made it to Stephan in the first place!
So, this wasn’t stealing. It was fate!
Dexter knew all too well the dangers of possessing something this valuable. He kept the item hidden and never let a single word slip, not even to Myra.
Months went by, and no rumors or trouble came his
way .
Dexter thought the matter was behind him. Never in his wildest dreams did he imagine that Myra would repeat those damn words back to him!
“Who told you that, darling?” Dexter asked nervously.
After hearing the entire story, Myra hit him and scolded, “How could you take another person’s possession? Especially something belonging to the Russells!”
“We can discuss that later. First, tell me. Who told you I stole something?” Dexter dismissed her.
“It was Felicia. I confronted her tonight, wanting to ask if she was the one who hurt Mina. But that brat just threw out those exact words to me.
Myra paled and grabbed Dexter’s hand. “Do you think everything that has happened to our family is because Stephan knows you took that item? Could this all be his way of getting revenge?”
“T–That’s probably…not the case…” Dexter stammered.
What kind of family were the Russells of Seldvale? They were a force to reckon with, capable of overturning industries with a lift of their finger Crushing a family like theirs would be a walk in the park for them.
If Stephan ever discovered what happened, their family would be doomed!
Dexter shuddered at the thought. The realization that his greed might drag his wife and children into this mess filled him with regret.
“We can’t wait any longer!” Myra said decisively. “It doesn’t matter whether Stephan knows or not. We have to return the item immediately. Otherwise, we’re doomed!”
If Stephan had traced the matter back to them, returning the item now might earn them some mercy. If he hadn’t, then returning it would at least put them in his good graces.
Dexter nodded. “You’re right! We’ll do as you say, darling”
“After all this talk, what exactly have you been hiding?” Myra held out her hand. “Where are you hiding it? Show me!”
“Well… maybe you shouldn’t see it. I’m afraid you wouldn’t want to give it up if you do…” Dexter trailed off.
“Nonsense! Do you think I’m as greedy as you?” Myra huffed.
Dexter didn’t dare argue further seeing Myra’s temper flare. He scurried to the bed and pried open a wooden floorboard before retrieving a small box.
“That’s it? It doesn’t look all that valuable. Did you get conned?” Myra was skeptical.
Dexter gave her a mysterious look and opened the box.
Myra’s expression shifted from disinterest to shock. “This… This is …”
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