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CHAPTER SIXTY THREE
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A Whole New World CHAPTER SIXTY THREE
ESSENCE If someone had told me a few weeks ago that I’d be standing in front of a velvet-draped karaoke lounge with a billionaire husband looking like a Calvin Klein fantasy, I would’ve said they were suffering from hallucinations. But here I was, all dolled up and feeling good about myself. Lucian had encouraged I wear something “fun,” so naturally, I went for a fitted black jumpsuit with an off-shoulder neckline that made my collarbones look like they deserved their own fan club. The fabric hugged my curves without trying too hard, paired with nude heels and gold hoop earrings. My makeup? Soft glam. Hair? Light curls bouncing around my shoulders. Confidence? Slightly wobbly, but hanging in there. I felt sexy. A little out of place—but sexy. Velvet Echo. Even the name sounded like something you whispered against someone’s neck with your lips barely touching skin. The lounge was tucked into a quiet corner of the city like it was hiding all the fun from basic people. The exte
A Whole New World CHAPTER SIXTY TWO
ESSENCE I was in the shower for almost an hour, leaning my head against the tiles like I was in some dramatic music video. For a minute, I genuinely considered making a video of my own to clear the air—but who was I kidding? Social media had already taken sides. If I posted anything, they’d call it damage control or worse, “excuses from a mean, entitled billionaire’s wife.” What stung more was that Sky and Hailey were now being dragged because of me. Those two had worked their asses off at the company way before I ever returned. Sky especially didn’t deserve this. God, Jessica was a devil in heels. If I sued her for defamation, they’d say I was using my influence to silence her. If I stayed quiet, the lies would keep spreading. It felt like I was trapped in a snake pit and every direction I turned, another one slithered closer. By the time I stepped out of the bathroom, I’d aged ten emotional years. Lucian was on the bed, scrolling through his phone, a small grin tugging at his l
A Whole New World CHAPTER SIXTY ONE
ESSENCEAfter wrapping up work for the day, I said goodbye to Sky and Hailey and made my way to the car. The sun had begun its slow descent, spilling soft gold across the city streets. I glanced over my shoulder more than once, expecting to see a camera lens peeking out from behind a parked car or a reporter pretending to tie their shoelaces.But nothing.No clicks. No flashes. No “Mrs. Knight, just one question!”I pulled in a long, relieved breath. Lucian had been right. The interview he gave earlier must have finally fed the media beast. They'd gotten what they wanted. For now.On my drive home, my phone rang. Seeing Lucian’s name lit up across my screen made my heart flutter. “Hey, you,” I said, unable to hide the grin on my face.He asked how my day went. I told him it had been surprisingly peaceful—reporter-free—and that I was on my way home. He joked about missing me and said he was so lonely without me. I laughed all the way to the gate.But when I stepped out of my car and lo
A Whole New World CHAPTER SIXTY
ALEX I stood in the middle of the living room, jaw clenched, trying to ignore the ache in my temples. Vesper had just rolled her freshly manicured eyes and dropped her declaration like it was the most logical thing in the world: "Get a maid or let Remi cook. I have a date." I stared at her. "Really? That's what you think the solution is?" She scoffed, waving a hand dramatically. "Do you know how long it took to get these nails done? I can’t ruin them in a kitchen over burnt rice." "Essence did it all," I said quietly. "She cooked, she cleaned, she washed our clothes... even yours sometimes. And I never once heard her complain." Vesper's head snapped in my direction. "You mean the same Essence you insulted daily? The one you cheated on and humiliated until she signed those divorce papers you were so eager to hand her? That Essence? Don’t be delusional, Alex. You wanted to get rid of her. Now that she’s gone, don’t act like she was some saint you lost." Her words sliced de
A Whole New World CHAPTER FIFTY NINE
ALEX I was pacing again. For what had to be the hundredth time this morning, I made another slow pass across the small space inside the pediatric ward. My feet moved automatically, but my mind was caught somewhere else entirely. I kept seeing her. Essence. The flash of her palm connecting with my cheek. The glint in her eyes when she looked at me with all that rage and no love left. And then...then the image that burned the deepest.... her walking away with him. Lucian. At first, I hadn’t connected the dots. I hadn’t known who the hell he was. I thought he was just someone Essence was using to make me jealous and then return home once the theatrics were over. But I had been wrong. He wasn’t just someone. Lucian Knight. The Lucian Knight. The billionaire CEO, media darling, and apparently, my ex-wife’s new husband. It sounded like a joke. A cruel, twisted prank designed to mock me. But the news, the interviews, the photos... they all screamed the same truth. She w
A Whole New World CHAPTER FIFTY-EIGHT
ESSENCE The reporters swarmed us, their voices overlapping with rapid-fire questions about our relationship, the marriage, the party last night, and everything else in between. I froze. For a second, I actually stopped breathing. Lucian, on the other hand, was completely at ease. He leaned in and whispered, "Let’s not hide from the media. I’ve always controlled what they post about me. This time won’t be any different." I didn’t even get the chance to ask more questions before he stepped forward, confidently putting his arm around my waist like we were royalty walking a red carpet. “Essence is my wife," he said to the sea of microphones, "and I love her more than life itself." There were gasps, a collective rush of excitement, and more camera flashes. My breath caught in my throat. I turned to look at him, and he gave me that soft, heart-melting smile that made my knees feel like jelly. And then he added, "I absolutely cannot live without her." I stared at him, stunned.
A Whole New World CHAPTER FIFTY SEVEN
ESSENCE By the time I pulled up in front of my parents' house, the bottle of wine I had stopped by a winery and bought, felt more like a bribe than a gift. My hands tightened on the steering wheel as I stared at the gate, wondering for a moment if I should just turn around and say I got caught in traffic. But no, I had to get this over with. I rang the bell and waited. The moment the door opened and I stepped inside, I froze. My father was smiling at me. Smiling. As if we’d had Sunday brunches every week for the last ten years. "You finally made it," he said, reaching out to take the wine from me like it was some sacred offering. I blinked. Twice. Then my mother appeared beside him, practically glowing. "Look at you, Essence. You’ve gotten so beautiful." Okay, now I knew I was being punked. But the pièce de résistance was Yvonne. The same Yvonne who used to toss my clothes out of the closet and call me dead weight. Now she was hugging me like we had matching bracelets from
A Whole New World CHAPTER FIFTY SIX
ESSENCE Waking up beside Lucian once again felt like waking up in a dream I didn’t want to end. The light from the morning sun peeked through the blinds, casting soft stripes across his chest. He was still asleep, and for a moment, I just stared—at his lashes, at the shape of his lips, at the calmness that always seemed to rest on his face when he wasn’t trying to be intimidating or playful or sarcastic. He looked peaceful. Like he belonged in this bed. With me. I shifted slightly and felt the cool brush of air against my skin. That’s when I realized the blanket had slipped off me and... oh my God. I was still half-naked. I froze, then blinked at myself. My night dress was long gone, my underwear was nowhere in sight, and the only thing saving my modesty was the thin sheet barely clinging to my hip. And I wasn't even ashamed. I was blushing, yes—mortified by the memory of how I writhed under Lucian’s mouth like a woman possessed—but mostly, I was giddy. Still riding the wave
A Whole New World CHAPTER FIFTY FIVE
HAILEY I had just stepped into the house when my phone rang. One glance at the caller ID, and I already knew who it was. I answered anyway, listened in silence, and rolled my eyes. “I’m not going,” I muttered before ending the call. But as I sat down and stared at the time, my heart wouldn’t stop racing. My body felt restless, like something inside me had already made the decision I was trying to fight. Minutes later, I found myself rushing into the shower. I didn’t think—just moved. I got dressed, grabbed my keys, and drove straight to the address downtown. I didn’t even question what I was doing. When I got there, I hesitated only for a second before knocking on the door. It opened almost immediately. Zion stood there, hot and intimidating as always. His eyes met mine, then dropped to check the time. “You’re ten minutes late,” he said coldly. “I was busy,” I replied, keeping my voice even. Without warning, he stepped forward and pinned me to the wall. His breath br
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