Then Evelyn Brooks, the powerful lead investor, arrived. Jules stepped forward, fearless.
“Are you the lady with the chocolates?”
Evelyn went pale.
Though she denied everything, Michael kept his promise and took Jules to lunch. Between bites, she shared more details. The pieces aligned too well.
With help from his attorney and a private investigator, the truth surfaced. Angela Carter was alive—sedated in a private clinic under a false name. The anonymous guardian paying cash? Evelyn Brooks.
Michael acted without hesitation. Authorities intervened. Angela was rescued—weak, but alive. Her first clear word was “Julia.”
When Jules was told, she nodded calmly.
“I waited a year. I can wait a little longer if she gets better.”
Their reunion weeks later was quiet and overwhelming. No speeches. Just recognition.
Evelyn faced charges. Northstar delayed its IPO. Michael learned a company’s soul isn’t measured in profit, but in choosing right when it costs everything.
Jules returned to school. Soon after, Oliver came back to the U.S., running straight into Michael’s arms. Laughter returned. Jules and Oliver built blanket forts, inventing a world that felt safe.