Chapter Forty

Charles sat behind the wheel of his car, his grip on the steering wheel tight as he navigated the bustling morning traffic. The sun had barely risen, casting a soft golden glow over the city, but Charles’s mind was far from the serene morning scene. He was on his way to the office of the private detective he had hired, a decision he made because his own office was still under investigation, a place that now filled him with anger and frustration due to recent events.

As he drove, his thoughts were consumed by the burning question that had haunted him for weeks. Could Emma, his ex-wife, be responsible for the fire that had nearly claimed the life of Norah, his girlfriend? He knew Emma well—her jealousy and treacherous nature—but what he couldn’t fathom was why she would go to such lengths to exact revenge on him or Norah. Just weeks ago, he had sternly warned her to stay clear of their lives, and she had reluctantly agreed. Yet, it seemed she had broken that promise, crossing a dangerou
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