Husband plans to kill me Chapter 375

This could put Joanna in danger!

But Joanna had been my friend for years. I couldn't just stand by and watch her walk into trouble without doing anything.

Keeping Joanna in the dark was pointless, just like it was with Maeve before.

Joanna was sharp and perceptive; she didn't miss a thing.

If we told her sooner, she might be able to prepare herself.

The longer we waited, the harder it would be to bring it up.

"I think... we can't keep this from Joanna any longer. She deserves to know the truth, especially if Ronnie's really involved in these illegal activities. She needs to get out as soon as possible. Oscar's reputation can't afford to be tarnished."

Royce nodded. "I know that."

Then, with a hint of resignation in his voice, he added, "I get how you feel, but now isn't the right time. We need more evidence to make sure Joanna's safe."

I took a deep breath. "So, what's the plan?"

I knew Joanna's personality too well.

She might seem strong on the outside, but she was actually very fragile inside.

If she found out the truth about Ronnie, she might not be able to handle it.

Last time was already enough to push her to the brink, but at least it was within her limits.

This time...

If it affected her family, Joanna would be devastated!

"Royce, why don't you talk to Joanna yourself?"

I looked up at Royce. "She trusts you, and she trusts me. If you can talk to her, maybe she'll understand our concerns. I already talked to her about the last incident, so I don't think it's right for me to step in again."

Royce was silent for a moment, looking at me with some doubt.

But eventually, he nodded.

I must have looked really earnest, or Royce wouldn't have agreed.

Royce said, "Alright, I'll find a good time to talk to her. But you have to promise me, don't do anything rash until then."

"Okay, I promise."

A few days later, Royce arranged to meet Joanna at a nearby café.

Even though I wanted to go with him, Royce suggested I stay out of sight to avoid unnecessary complications.

So, I waited anxiously in my office, constantly wondering what they were talking about and if Joanna would break down...

This whole situation made me uneasy because Ronnie's recent behavior didn't match our initial suspicions!

Could it be that the person behind Maeve wasn't the one with the red spider lily tattoo?

If that was the case, it meant all our previous leads were now in question.

Despite my anxiety, I had to force myself to focus on other things.

About two hours later, Royce came to see me.

He looked tired, but there was a hint of relief in his eyes.

"How did it go?" I immediately stood up to meet him.

Royce walked over quickly and gently took my hand. "Joanna's stronger than we thought. We talked a lot. She had already sensed something was off with Ronnie and was gathering evidence to protect her family."

"Did she say when she plans to divorce him?"

Royce shook his head. "She does want a divorce, but now isn't the right time. She knows Ronnie isn't a good person, so she's decided to wait until we have more evidence."

I let out a long sigh of relief, feeling a weight lift off my chest.

Joanna's strength reassured me, and I couldn't help but say, "She's always been like that..."

"But we need to find more evidence quickly." I looked up at Royce. "Joanna is our friend. We can't let her live in danger or fight this battle alone."

Royce assured me that he had spoken to Simon and they would help Joanna and me.

I still felt uneasy.

Joanna's situation made me anxious, but I knew the only thing we could do now was to be patient.

In the following days, I tried to stay in touch with Joanna as much as possible.

She would message me, updating me on her situation.

One night, Joanna called me.

Her voice was shaky, a tone of panic I had never heard from her before. "Caroline, I... I think I'm being followed."

In all the years I had known her, this was the first time she had asked me for help!

I quickly asked, "Where are you? Are you safe right now?"

Joanna sounded relatively calm. "I'm at home... but when I was coming back, I noticed a car following me. I'm not sure if it's someone Ronnie sent, but I'm scared."

I knew what she was afraid of.

Since deciding to gather evidence for a divorce, Joanna had replaced the household staff with part-time workers.

She was worried that their normal interactions might leak information and lead to blackmail.

So now, she was alone at home.

I immediately stood up. "Don't panic. I'll come with Royce to get you. Lock the doors and don't let anyone in."

Joanna nodded, her voice fragile in a way I had never heard before. "Okay, I'll wait for you."

After hanging up, I called Royce.

"Joanna is being followed. She's not doing well. Can we go get her right now?"

Royce remained calm. "Alright, I'll pick you up, and we'll go together."

An hour later, I saw Joanna.

She looked pale.

I immediately walked up to her and gently hugged her. "Don't be afraid. We're here."

Joanna leaned on my shoulder, her voice choked with emotion. "Caroline, I really don't know what to do. Ronnie... he seems to have figured something out. I used to be so different, but lately, I've been so anxious..."

I gently patted her back, comforting her. "Don't worry, we'll protect you. Ronnie won't dare do anything to you. It's just that you've been under a lot of stress lately, which is why you're feeling extra tense. It doesn't mean you're not strong."

Royce came over and echoed my words. "Joanna, the most important thing now is to stay calm. We've already found some key evidence. Soon, Ronnie will face the consequences. When the time comes, if you want a divorce, we can provide you with the information and evidence."

Joanna looked up. "Really?"

Royce nodded. "Really. We have evidence of Ronnie's money laundering. Once we find a few more key pieces, we can bring him down... of course, while ensuring your family's safety. So, we need to plan this carefully."

Joanna bit her lip, looking at us with a complex expression. "Thank you. Without you, I really wouldn't know what to do."

"I've been trying so hard to investigate, but it's like a drop in the ocean. Especially since my dad still thinks highly of Ronnie, I..." Joanna shook her head.