The Doormat Wife’s Ultimate Glow-Up novel Chapter 355

Grace’s eyes sparkled with a plan as she glanced at Seth, then turned to Alex. “Come with me. I’ll make sure everything’s taken care of for you. I’ll even find a way to clear your daughter’s name.”

Her words sounded convincing, almost hypnotic, but they snapped Alex back to his senses. Clear Nicole’s charges? How? She’d stolen state secrets. No one could make something like that disappear.

He remembered the days trapped in his old house, Grace’s people watching his every move. He wasn’t about to go back to that life. But right now, he didn’t trust anyone—not Grace, not even Reese.

Seth started moving toward him, slow and steady. Alex’s expression hardened. He snatched up his ID and the little cash he had on the table, shoved open the balcony door, and climbed over the railing. He didn’t stop to think. He grabbed the drainpipe and slid down as fast as he could, barely noticing as the rough metal tore at his hands. He hit the ground running and vanished into the trees beyond the apartment complex.

“Alex!” Reese shouted, dashing to the balcony. All she caught was a glimpse of his back as he disappeared.

Matthew wanted to go after him, but he hesitated. He couldn’t risk leaving Reese alone with Grace’s people. Frustration flickered across his face.

Reese took a deep breath, pushing down the panic rising in her chest. She glared at Grace. “Do you really think you’re off the hook just because Alex ran and I don’t have the evidence?”

Grace just smirked, her eyes full of challenge. “The police want witnesses and proof. Your witness is gone, and you don’t have any evidence. What can you do? Even your father and brother think your mom’s accident was just an accident. Maybe you should let it go.”

She turned to leave. As she walked past Seth, she whispered low, “Find Alex. Don’t let him cause any more trouble.”

Seth’s eyes narrowed. He answered softly and hurried away, skipping the elevator and taking the stairs instead.

The lead officer stayed calm. “Grace, you’re suspected of unlawful entry. Please come with us to the station.” He recognized her immediately. The police had been keeping an eye on her for a while. There weren’t any security cameras in the corridor, but Alex had been under police watch. They’d set up their own cameras inside and outside the apartment. They’d seen everything.

“If you have anything to say, you can do it at the station,” the officer told her. “We’ll also be notifying your family.”

Grace’s face finally changed. If Bailey or Hank found out about this, how could she possibly explain it?

Reese watched as the police led Grace away, but there was no triumph in her heart. She just felt a wave of disappointment. She’d been so close to finding out where Alex had hidden the recording.

Matthew saw the look on her face and tried to reassure her. “Don’t worry. Leslie’s verdict gets announced tomorrow. When Alex hears about it, he’ll definitely make a move. You’ve done everything you could, and the police are involved now. Let them handle it.”