Chapter 22 His Wife Came Back

After Marielle Duvall returned to her room, she immediately messaged Rowan Blackwood. "Mr. Blackwood, I apologize, but I'm having difficulty adjusting to Nexopolis. I've requested a transfer back to headquarters. A new designer will work with you. Given Miss Selina Vaughn's public apology suggesting I've been difficult, perhaps we should part amicably. Marla." After sending it, Marielle turned off her phone and dozed off on the bed. When Rowan received the text, he froze. This was his private number—unknown even to Selina Vaughn. He'd canceled it five years ago after Marielle's death in the fire, later reactivating it for unknown reasons. Besides his assistant Victor Langley, only Marielle had known this number. Yet Marla had messaged this very number. Rowan knew Victor wouldn't share such private information with a stranger like Marla—unless Marla was Marielle herself! The thought stirred deep emotions in Rowan. Considering all the signs, he grew increasingly unsettled. He immediately