Chapter 322
At that moment, it was hard to describe Dominic’s mood.
The weather still felt like summer, and the heat pressed down heavily. Yet he felt as if he stood in an ice cellar, cold sinking into his bones. A chill spread through his body, and even his fingers began to tremble.
The stack of photographs captured different scenes from different times, yet the same people appeared in every frame: Isabella and that man.
At 18, she was already slender and graceful, breathtakingly beautiful.
The young man stayed close behind her. In many shots, it looked as though a single half step forward would have been enough for him to pull Isabella into his arms.
In every photograph, the young man wore a gentle smile. His gaze never strayed. It held only the girl walking ahead of him.
These pictures were clearly taken before Isabella met Dominic. They were taken before college as well, since she still wore an academy uniform in several of them.
‘This had nothing to do with me. And yet…‘ His thoughts trailed off.
Dominic and Isabella had dated for one year and been married for seven. Eight full years. During all that time, he had never known that such a person had once stood at her side.
Most crucially, Alexander had received unconditional favor for one simple reason: he had a pair of eyes that resembled his.
That alone was proof enough. This person had always lived in Isabella’s heart. In other words, was the love he believed in ever pure? Or had everything been a lie, with him nothing more than a substitute?
Dominic’s eyes reddened. He nearly forced the words out through clenched teeth. “Isabella p>
The anger in his chest surged, close to burning out of control.
A sudden knock sounded at the door.
Dominic looked up. His expression was terrifying enough to startle Jewel, who had just walked over.
The office door stood open. She remained at the doorway, her right hand still raised mid knock. When she saw his face, unease crept into her chest. “Dominic, what’s… going on p>
Dominic closed his eyes and drew a deep breath. “It’s nothing. What do you need p>
As he spoke, he put the photographs away.
Jewel’s eyes were sharp. She still caught a glimpse of the young woman in the photos, and the sight struck her as tamiliar. The resemblance to Isabella made her heart sink.
‘Could it be… Did Dominic get divorced because he was cheated on? I should have known better than to come. I really asked for this, ‘ she thought.
Jewel forced an awkward smile. “The land has been secured, and the construction team is already on site. It’s just the factory expansion plan. We still need to review the blueprint first. I can handle that myself. You should get some rest and don’t do anything reckless p>
Dominic’s cheek twitched. He snapped, “You’re the one being reckless p>
“Well, it’s getting late. I’ll head out first.” Jewel did not wait for a reply. She closed the door and slipped away.
Dominic no longer had the energy for anything.
Even though they were already divorced, it was obvious that Isabella still occupied a place in his heart.
Chapter 322
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The damage these photographs inflicted was undeniable.
In fact, even before Alexander’s soul had been completely destroyed, his words had already planted a seed of suspicion in Dominic’s mind.
Later, Dominic had found an opportunity to question Isabella, and she had lied.
Deep down, Dominic had always known she was hiding something. Even so, when the truth appeared directly before him, he still struggled to accept it.
He checked the delivery envelope and discovered it had been sent from the capital. There was no detailed sender information. Only a phone number was listed, and when Dominic called it, the line came back invalid.
Clearly, the sender had no intention of being identified.
Dominic no longer cared. At this point, it no longer mattered who had sent the package.
He sat in his office for the entire day.
It was not until a little after 4:00 p.m. that Dominic gathered the photographs and drove to pick up Lilith.
His expression was bleak. Even when the girl ran out of school with bright enthusiasm, not a trace of a smile touched his face. He bent down and silently lifted his daughter into his arms.
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Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.