Hiding in the Devil's Bed (by Malea Cox) novel Chapter 18

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Amelia rushed to the police station, her heart racing with dread but the moment she stepped into the cold, sterile she saw was Jacob’s lifeless body, sprawled on a gurney.

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Nearby, the Kingsley family’s trusted attorney, Oscar Reed, was calmly providing his statement to the officers, his composed sdemeanor a stark contrast to Amelia’s growing unease.

Her face paled, and a mixture of frustration and shock churned in her chest. She swallowed hard before asking. “Did Dr. Green say anything before he died?”

Oscar shook his head solemnly. “Nothing, Mrs. Kingsley,”

Amelia’s hands clenched into trembling fists, anger flickering in her gaze. “He wasn’t the mastermind. Yet he chose to take all the blame with his death. Was it worth it?”

Aaron, standing quietly beside her, spoke gently, hoping to ease her turmoil, ‘Mrs. Kingsley, in some way, this does bring you a measure of justice.”

Justice?” Amelia scoffed, her voice sharp with indignation. The one pulling the strings is still out there. Jacob was bribed- he wasn’t the instigator. The real mastermind is the one who paid him off.”

Determined, she surged forward, intent on speaking to the police. But Oscar quickly stepped in her path, his voice measured and calm. “Mrs. Kingsley, I’ve already investigated his accounts. Over the past six months, there haven’t been any significant deposits.”

What?” Amelia froze, disbelief flashing in her eyes. “That’s impossible.

“It’s likely the transaction was in cash,” Oscar explained, his tone steady. The money might’ve been hidden. Without concrete evidence, there’s no way to pursue charges

As Kingsley Group’s trusted legal advisor, his wealth of experience told him this was no ordinary scheme. Whoever orchestrated it was meticulous, leaving no trail. Oscar figured that if Zachary truly was behind this, then the man was far more cunning and dangerous than he appeared.

Amelia bit her lip, her frustration mounting, “Mr. Reed, isn’t there any other way?” Her voice cracked with desperation.

Her mind seethed with bitter thoughts. “Zachary and Sandra are the ones responsible for my suffering, and yet Jacob, their accomplice, is the one paying the ultimate price of death. Meanwhile, those two snakes walk free.

Oscar’s gaze was steady but firm. “Mrs. Kingsley, this case is closed for now.”

Tears glistened in her eyes as she protested, “Mr. Reed, I’m not lying…”

The memories burned vividly in her mind–two lifetimes of them. She knew exactly what had happened

It was Sandra, driven by jealousy and insecurity, who fabricated lies to have Amelia undergo surgery to remove her left breast before the wedding. Sandra had only done that because she feared that Zachary night desire Amelia after their marriage. And Zachary, ever eager to please Sandra, had agreed without hesitation

Oscar exhaled slowly. “Mrs. Kingsley, the law requires evidence. Do you have any other leads we can pursue?”

Amelia racked her brain but finally shook her head, her voice below. “No… nothing else.”

Then we’ll leave it for now. If new evidence surfaces, we’ll revisit. Oscar gave Aaron a pointed look.

Aaron also tried to comfort her, his tone encouraging, “Mrs. Kingsley, you’ve already humiliated them thoroughly today. Don’t let this weigh you down. There will be plenty of chances to settle the score in the future.”

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But Amelia couldn’t quell the storm inside her. Her jaw tightened as she thought, Zachary is truly ruthless. To manipulate Jacobs into abandoning his family and taking his own life just to shield him? That’s a level of cold–blooded calculation I won’t

underestimate.

I’ve taken the property at Stonefield from him today, but there’s no way he’ll let this slide. Moving forward, I need to tread carefully. I can’t afford to be careless, I don’t fear him, but I’d be a fool not to prepare for what’s coming?

The weight of the day lingered with her, dragging her mood into a somber haze. Even as the world continued on around her, Amelia found herself haunted by the events. For the rest of the day, her heart was heavy, and her thoughts refused to

settle.

Landon lay stretched out under the warm sun, basking in its glow while quietly waiting for Amelia to speak to him.

In just three days, he’d grown oddly dependent on her presence Somehow, life only felt normal, whole even, when she was around. When she left, even for a few hours, unease would creep into his chest, simmering until it boiled over into irritation Yet today, for a long time, she hadn’t spared him so much as a word–not even the comforting distraction of her massages.

Inside, he couldn’t help but mentally call out to her, ‘Amelia, what’s wrong with you?”

Her response came, muted and heavy. “Dr.

Green committed suicide to escape his guilt.”

If he was guilty, then his death was deserved. Landon dismissed it without much thought..

But Amelia, clearly not in the mood for his indifference, pinched him hard enough to make him wince internally. “He didn’t confess to anything about Zachary or Sandra,” she snapped, her tone laced with frustration.

Good, Landon chuckled inwardly at her boldness, ‘Well, aren’t you brave? You’re actually daring to take it out on me now! Amelia shot him an irritated glare. “Good? What’s good about it Jacob only took 700 grand. If he’d just spilled the truth and returned the dirty money, he’d have been out of prison in a few years. Instead, he threw his life away-

“That of

only means he faced a threat worse than death, Landon interrupted, his mental voice calm but firm.

The truth was, he had already anticipated this outcome the moment Amelia mentioned suing Jacob.

She hummed in agreement, her demeanor shifting as she refocused on massaging his legs.

The sun was generous today, warming his clothes to a cozy heater hands moved in a steady rhythm, kneading from his calves upward, her touch growing more confident and skilled with each stroke.

Landon found himself sinking into the sensations, his heightens senses savoring the soothing pressure until it lulled him into a comfortable haze. Just as he was on the verge of drifting off, a sudden jolt at his inner thigh yanked him back to

Landon exhaled deeply, trying to rein in his irritation. And what exactly were you thinking that it led your hands there?”

Amelia hesitated before admitting. “Your mom transferred the property at Stonefield to me. But don’t worry, I’ll give it back to you as soon as you wake up.” She quickly moved behind him, avoiding his gaze as she started working on his shoulders.

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