Chapter 12

Shouts of outrage echoed through every corner of the hall. Howard clenched his palms so tightly that his nails dug into his skin. His chest felt like a boulder was crushing it, leaving him furious and suffocated. Anne scrambled to her feet and grabbed his arm. "Howard, this is all Evelyn's doing. She knew about your father's accident and refused to save him. She waited until today so that she could destroy us." Howard shoved her away and turned to Daniel instead. "You're all useless. How can none of you find her?" Daniel kept his head down, stumbling over his words. "Mr. Blackwood, Mrs. Blackwood vanished from Nordia completely. We can't find a single trace of her." Howard kicked the stool in front of him, sending it crashing across the floor. "Evelyn, you really are getting bolder." Before the words faded, a crowd of reporters rushed in through the doors, and countless cameras swung toward Howard. "Mr. Blackwood, reports say you cheated during your marriage and even covered up f