The woman fell silent.
Years ago, she had accepted a large sum of money in exchange for her silence. She had sworn never to mention it again. Soon after, she left the country and settled overseas, deliberately distancing herself from the Woods family.
Seven years had passed.
Gradually, the fear of being exposed had faded. She had begun to believe the secret was buried for good.
When she returned to attend a relative's wedding, she never imagined it would end like this, facing the very man she had wronged.
"I don't understand what you are implying," she said stiffly, forcing composure. "You are mistaken."
Gideon let out a cold laugh. "You really think denial will save you?"
The frost in his eyes sent a tremor down her spine. She shrank back instinctively.
