A Widow's Poison, A Wife's Rebellion novel Chapter 27

Garret continued, “By the way, I’ve already released your marriage license with Fairfax Yelchin.”

Starla paused, a flicker of understanding in her eyes. Now she saw why her brother had sent Garret; he had an uncanny ability to anticipate her needs. Just last night, she had decided that releasing the marriage license would be her first move. Garret had already made it happen.

“There’s nothing to discuss,” Starla said coolly. “Regarding the Draken Haven design, proceed with the lawsuit.”

“Understood,” Garret nodded.

“Also, Brinley’s mother, Harriet. What was she doing in Yoran Country?”

Garret replied, “She was there to secure a deal for raw material exports, but Mr. Hoggart has already ordered it to be terminated.”

Hearing that her brother had already intervened, Starla nodded in satisfaction. “Good.”

“Furthermore,” Garret continued, “Mr. Hoggart has frozen her other export projects as well. She should be receiving the news shortly.”

Excellent. A total freeze. Now, would Harriet have the time and energy to meddle on behalf of her precious daughter?

Brinley was so proud of her mother, seeing her as an unshakable fortress of support. Now, she was about to be publicly shamed for coveting her married brother-in-law. Soon, her mother would be dragged into the mud with her.

Brinley loved to throw her weight around; let’s see what power she had left to wield now.

“One more thing,” Starla said. “Have the divorce agreement delivered to Fairfax.”

Three moves at once. Enough to shatter all their lives in an instant.

Garret worked with incredible speed. It was clear he had anticipated Starla’s plans from the moment he received Yardley’s orders. The divorce agreement was already prepared.

“Although you are in no need of anything,” he said respectfully, “Mr. Hoggart’s wish is for you to take half of Fairfax’s assets.”

Starla’s eyes narrowed. “What’s wrong? Did I ruin the public’s touching narrative about your noble sacrifice? Are you upset?”

Public opinion on Fairfax and Brinley had been split. One side suspected they’d had an affair and were involved in Faraday’s death. The other side praised Fairfax as a responsible man, taking on the burden of caring for his late brother’s wife and children.

The release of the marriage certificate had decimated the second group, converting them all to the first. Now, Marina City was in an uproar, condemning them both.

“Brinley has been clinging to you, a married man, with no sense of boundaries,” Starla said coolly. “The reputation she’s getting now suits her perfectly.”

“I told you I would handle the situation with her. By doing this, are you trying to drive her to her death?” Fairfax roared, his anger palpable even through the phone. It was the first time in six months he had been truly, genuinely furious with her.

“You’re right about one thing,” Starla replied, her voice dangerously calm. “Between her and me, only one of us will be left standing. Let’s see who breaks first.”

The air between them crackled with tension. Before he could say another word, she hung up.