Chapter 12 - Julian Finally Told The Truth
Julian confessed.
Not because he had become noble.
Because there was nowhere left to hide.
He admitted the forged signature.
The hidden transfers.
The false company.
The plan to isolate Eleanor.
The arrangement with Victor.
He admitted Genevieve had been used as part of the distraction.
He admitted he had involved Maya in secrets.
Eleanor listened.
She didn't interrupt.
When he finished, she asked:
“Did you ever love me?”
Julian looked down.
“Yes.”
“Then why did you do this?”
“I thought I deserved more.”
Eleanor closed her eyes.
That answer was somehow worse than a lie.
“You had a wife who loved you.”
“I know.”
“A daughter who adored you.”
“I know.”
“A home.”
“I know.”
“And you still decided it wasn't enough.”
Julian nodded.
“Yes.”
Eleanor stood.
“I can't forgive you today.”
“I understand.”
“But I won't let hatred control the rest of my life.”
Julian looked at her.
“What happens to me?”
“You face the consequences.”
He nodded.
“And Maya?”
“She deserves a father who tells her the truth.”
Julian began crying.
Eleanor didn't comfort him.
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Not because she was cruel.
Because some consequences had to belong to the person who created them.
