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Archer sighs and lets his head fall back against the cushion. “At least it’s all over now. If Lyndsay makes it, we have everything on video to put her behind bars. Marco and his men are also taken care of, so all threats are eliminated.”

The silence that follows his statement is thick, but no one dares to speak out against what Archer just said—positive thinking, hoping for the best, and all that.

The paramedics leave with Lyndsay on a stretcher, and I turn my face into Holden’s chest. I don’t want to see her again. She’s not right in the head.

All of this will take a while to process, that’s for sure. “I still can’t believe it was Heather—Lyndsay—this whole time.”

Archer nods. “We knew it could be anyone when we set the trap to lure out the person, but I honestly didn’t think it would be her. On the other hand, I didn’t know who to expect either.”

It seems none of us did. To be on the safe side, we sent out text messages to everyone on the team, telling them about Holden’s disappearance and asking them if they knew anything. We mentioned I was at the apartment, basically using me as bait. We made sure to give the people who asked to stop by different times to ensure there’d only ever be one person here. Nisha was here a couple of hours ago, and while I hated lying to her, I was so relieved she left with a promise to check in with me soon. At least I don’t have to pretend with anyone else anymore.

Jax blows out a breath. “Sometimes you don’t know what’s going on in someone’s head until it’s too late.” He rubs a hand over his face. “Why don’t you guys go home? I’ll stay until the police finish with the crime scene.”

I smile at him. It’s weak, but there. “We can wait. It’s no problem.”

He shakes his head. “No, let Holden and Archer take you home and get some rest. I’ll keep you updated on everything.”

Since Holden and Archer agree, we’re in the garage a few minutes later, with Archer in the front and Holden and me safely tucked together in the back.

Archer turns toward us. “Ready to go?”

I nod just as Archer’s phone goes wild on the dashboard. It vibrates almost nonstop with endless calls, messages, and notifications.

“What the fuck?” He grabs the phone, and Holden leans forward between the two front seats.

“What the hell happened now?”

“Fuck, fuck, fuuuuuuck.” Archer slams his hand on the steering wheel, the sound of the horn cutting through the silence.

Holden squeezes through the tight gap as much as he can. “What is it, Arch?”

Archer hands his phone to Holden with a growl of frustration. “Lyndsay wasn’t kidding. She leaked information to the press about everything between you two and Felix.”

Breaking News:

Shocking Allegations About Chart-Topping Singer Olivia Parker and Her Husband Have Come to Light

Lyndsay Kauffman, Olivia Parker’s former assistant, has made jaw-dropping claims about the singer’s personal life, including a murder.

Kauffman alleges that Parker abandoned her peaceful, supportive community “like a spoiled brat” to marry Holden Donahue, a man with a dark reputation—a move that ended in devastating consequences.

According to Kauffman, Olivia’s husband is a “vicious criminal” who’s responsible for the tragic death of Felix Roth, Kauffman’s “innocent and sweet” fiancé. Felix reportedly visited Olivia to inform her of her aunt Rachel Conrad’s untimely passing when Olivia’s husband brutally murdered him.

“Felix only wanted to honor her aunt’s last wish to bring Olivia back to the community,” Kauffman shared tearfully. “He didn’tdeserve to have his life taken. He was the kindest, most selfless person I’ve ever known.”

Kauffman further claims Olivia’s aunt was devastated after Olivia ran away, absolutely heartbroken over the loss and betrayal. She succumbed to an illness without ever seeing her niece again.

“Olivia didn’t even come back to pay her respects,” Kauffman stated. “Not to her aunt, the rest of her family, or the mourning community who only ever loved and supported her.”

Olivia Parker’s representatives have yet to respond to our requests.

Chapter 43

Holden

Day 1578 without you: You’re living the life I wanted for you. I just wish I could be by your side for it.

Lyndsay did it. She really did it.

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