I was momentarily stunned.

“Parting ways in a civil manner. Getting divorce papers processed immediately.”

"Impossible.” Richard was quick to reject the idea, his voice cold.

I scorned him. “Then completely break things off with Helen Evans. Give her enough money to move to another city and have her live there. Swear to me that you won’t see her again for the rest of your life.”

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