Chapter 38
Patrick Banks
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Celeste hated me.
I was the reason she lost her law license.
With just one phone call, I ruined everything she had built. I tore apart her career and reputation when I found out what she did to help Valerie.
I gave her a chance to save herself when I asked her about Valerie’s whereabouts. But she refused to tell me. She was protecting her friend. At least that was what I thought.
I didn’t do it because I was seeking justice, but because I was consumed by rage and bitterness. I wanted someone else to suffer the same way I was suffering.
Celeste wasn’t the reason why my marriage crumbled. But I wanted to push the blame to someone and she turned out to be the perfect scapegoat.
Looking back, I realized that what I did was cruel. But I was ready to h
