The billionaire pretended to leave for Canada... But what he witnessed on the hidden cameras between his housekeeper and his daughters left him completely frozen.

The following three days passed in a blur of domestic reconstruction and emotional triage.

With Sabina gone, the toxic cloud that had choked the mansion’s atmosphere evaporated completely. The staff, who had previously walked on eggshells terrified of displeasing the incoming mistress, moved with renewed energy and genuine smiles. Even the gardeners and the kitchen staff seemed to breathe easier.

Chadworth canceled his remaining business engagements, clearing his schedule entirely to focus on his daughters. He spent hours sitting on the floor of the playroom, listening to Lorelai talk about her books and helping Gemma build elaborate, wobbly castles out of wooden blocks. They talked about everything—the things they had missed, the fears they had kept hidden, and the quiet moments where they had felt utterly alone while living under the same roof as their own father.

Every conversation felt like a brick being laid in the foundation of a newly repaired bridge.

On the fourth afternoon, Chadworth sat in his private study reviewing legal documents related to the dissolution of his engagement with Sabina. His corporate legal team had handled the termination swiftly, ensuring that Sabina’s legal claims to his estate were permanently nullified by clauses concerning breach of trust and behavioral conduct.

There would be no settlement. No alimony. Just a swift, merciless severing of ties.

A soft knock sounded at the study door.

“Come in,” Chadworth called out without looking up from his monitor.

The door creaked open, and Rosamund stepped inside carrying a porcelain mug of dark, perfectly brewed coffee and a small plate of shortbread cookies—the exact afternoon snack he preferred, prepared just the way he liked it without ever having to ask.

She set the tray down quietly on the edge of his desk.

“Thank you, Rosamund,” Chadworth said, looking up and offering a small, tired smile. “How are the girls?”

“They’re in the garden, sir,” Rosamund replied, resting her hands neatly in front of her. “Lorelai is helping Gemma plant late-season bulbs. They asked if you might join them once you finish your paperwork.”

Chadworth looked out the massive floor-to-ceiling windows. Down in the courtyard, sunlight was finally breaking through the slate-gray clouds, casting long, golden shafts of light across the manicured lawns. He saw Lorelai laughing as she handed a trowel to her younger sister, their bright red jackets cutting colorful figures against the green grass.

“Tell them I’ll be down in five minutes,” Chadworth said, standing up from his desk and stretching his stiff shoulders.

Rosamund nodded, turned, and walked toward the door.

“Rosamund?” Chadworth called out softly.

She paused, looking back over her shoulder.

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