He Accused Me Of Stealing But I Heard The Truth Chapter 21
That night, Derek contacted the drug company directly and arranged for Maisie’s medication to be billed to his personal account, bypassing both the corporation and the foundation.
When Rachel found out, she raised her voice in his office for the first time.
“Personal spending doesn’t need board approval, but how do you think the media will frame this? Everyone will say you’re using company influence to pay for your ex-fiancée.”
“She’s my daughter.”
“No one knows that for a fact yet,” Rachel said, lowering her voice. “Erin brought this child back to get into the Weston family. The more you bypass procedure, the less likely she is to ever leave. Paternity isn’t even confirmed. How are you going to explain this to the board?”
Derek didn’t answer. He was looking through enrollment information for nearby public kindergartens and several private schools.
Tears slid down Rachel’s face.
“I have stood by you for twelve years. Can’t you trust me just this once? Erin left with a painter then; she could be faking medical bills with someone else now.”
Derek looked up.
“You keep saying she left with a painter. Where is the proof?”