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My important material at work was suddenly stolen.
The most suspicious is my husband Nathan Reed's so-called closest 'family', Carol。
When I questioned Carol, she pretended to be innocent, blinking her big eyes as if it was all my fault: "Claire, how could you doubt me?"
Even worse, my husband Nathan Reed refused to support me and instead tried every means to sabotage the investigation of my case.
What they didn't realize was that this matter was far more serious than they had imagined.
My real identity is employed by a confidential government research institution.
The things Carol stole are not only dangerous, but also deadly.

Radioactive Love, A Deadly Triangle of Lies

I couldn't contain myself. A harsh chuckle escaped my lips.


"Nathan, do you want to know why I'm still breathing?" I inquired, my tone icy. "It's because I grasped the dangers. I cautioned you repeatedly, but you disregarded my warnings. You were determined to see me behind bars. I told you then—you'd answer for it with your life."


"And now you're standing here, pleading for my compassion? Do you truly believe you've earned it?"


"Why should I endure this torment while you emerge unscathed?" he bellowed. His voice was rough, filled with fury. "If it weren't for your influence, Carol would never have concocted that foolish scheme! I wouldn't be in this predicament!"


Without warning, he produced a blade from his pocket and charged at me, his actions driven by desperation.


I reacted on impulse, flinging the popcorn container at his face and darting down the corridor.


Chapter 9