LOGIN(Ivy)I stare at Nash. “No more lying.”“None.”“Prove it. Tell me the truth right now.”He looks around the room. “Here?”“You had the affairs in front of half these people. Why not?”Everyone is pretending they aren’t listening but I know they are.I’m not letting him off the hook so easy. He’s delusional enough to think he may have gotten out of this. That I could forgive him.That means he still can’t see why what he has been doing is so wrong.“Nash, this is the perfect time to prove to me you’re going to be a man of your word.”He rubs his hand over his face. “The first time was before we got married.”“Right. Go on.”“I mean it was someone I was already seeing before you. Then it happened before I told her it was over and I’d started seeing you.”“So, what you are saying is, you cheated on your then girlfriend, with me?”He looks rattled. Good.“You were with her and with me. Yes?”“Yes. I… I guess it could be seen that way.”“Not could be. That is what happened. You cheated o
(Nash)Maybe she doesn’t want to leave me?“Nash!”I turn and David is coming straight at me.Robert catches his arm. “David.”“Get your hands off me,” David roars. “I’m going to beat the living crap out of him for what he did to Ivy.”“Dad!” Ivy steps between us. “Don’t. I’ll handle it.”David points at me. “You stay away from my daughter. You piece of shit.”“David, I’m sorry. I made mistakes.”“Mistakes?! How long does it take to realize cheating is wrong! You and Piper are trash.”Piper starts crying. Alexa goes to her.“Come here,” Alexa says, pulling her aside. “David, there’s no need to be so cruel.”David turns on them. “Alexa, did you know?”Alexa looks horrified. “Not who it was. Everyone knew Piper had a secret billionaire and that he was married. I didn’t know it was Nash.”“You knew she was sleeping with a married man?”“Piper said he loved her. That he and his wife were over anyway.”“I don’t care what she thought. Anyone who knowingly sleeps with a married person wasn’t
(Ivy)The atmosphere in the room changes almost instantly.Conversations fade. Phones come out. People start whispering and staring.Nash is standing across the room with Jack, staring at his phone.His face tells me everything.Piper did it.I knew I would enjoy this moment but I didn’t realize it would be this much. This fool still trying to talk his way out of it.I could tell him we’re divorced now but I can’t help but enjoy his demise for as long as possible.Kate leans closer. “Well, something happened that’s for sure.”“I think Piper just made her big announcement online.”Robert walks over with his phone in his hand.He turns the screen toward me. There it is.Piper Redfern and her mystery billionaire.Nash Hawke.Photos. Dates. The pregnancy. More than enough information to make sure nobody can dismiss it as influencer gossip.“Are you okay, Ivy?” Robert asks.“Never better,” I say. “Let’s watch him crash and burn.”I look at Nash again. He glances toward me.I immediately ch
(Ivy)If Eleanor Hawke smiles at me any harder, I’m worried her face might crack.Having her dislike me is way less unsettling than her liking me.“I’m so pleased you didn’t mind,” she says as a waiter passes us with champagne.“No, it’s fine.”“Nash was just so excited. He had to tell me. I hope you can forgive him…”Is she trying to find out how much I know? That question seems loaded.“Nothing to forgive.”Eleanor laughs and takes a glass from the tray. “I’m excited. Nash has wanted children for such a long time.”I glance across the room at him. “I know.”“Maybe this can be a new beginning for all of us.”“I think you are right, Eleanor.”Someone calls Eleanor’s name and she excuses herself. Thank goodness.I watch her walk away.What the hell is she up to? Do I think she’s suddenly heading up my fan club? No.But I really don’t have to care anymore.Across the room, Robert is still doing exactly what I asked him to do.Piper is beside him laughing and seeming smitten by him. I ha
(Nash)David, Alexa and Piper walk through the front door together.Ivy smiles and goes straight to her father. “Dad, you’re right on time.”“Wouldn’t miss it.” David hugs her and looks around. “Very impressive place.”“Thank you.”I kiss Alexa’s cheek. “Welcome.”Then I look at Piper.She looks back at me.For half a second, I wait for her to say something stupid.She doesn’t.“Nice house,” she says.“Thanks.”Robert appears beside us. “Piper, looks like you’re stuck with me.”Piper turns to him and smiles. “Am I?”“Absolutely. I’ve appointed myself your escort for the evening.”David laughs. “See? I could tell you two would get along.”Piper smiles. “Maybe you were right. Robert and I may be the perfect match.”Something annoys me about that. I push it away.Robert offers her his arm. “Come on. Saves you from playing third wheel.”Piper laughs and takes his arm. “Fine. Entertain me.”“Gladly.”They walk away together.I guess it has an upside.Piper is occupied and Robert is nowhere
(Ivy)Robert follows me across the room carrying two dining chairs. “Where do you want these?”“Anywhere. Why did you really come so early?”Robert grins. “Nash wanted me here late. Obviously.”“You’re both children.”He puts the chairs down. “He started it.”I give him a look. “Seriously, Robert. Why are you here so early?”His grin disappears. “Kate texted me.”I stop moving the chair. “She did? When?”“About half an hour ago.” Robert looks around and lowers his voice. “Told me to get over here as soon as I could because you might need support.”My heart picks up. “Did she say anything else?”Support? Why would I need support?Unless she thinks she isn’t going to get it done today afterwards.“No.” He studies me. “What’s going on, Ivy? Is Kate in some sort of trouble?”“No. Oh, so sorry. I didn’t mean to worry you,” I say to calm him. “Kate is getting my finalized divorce papers and bringing them here.”Robert’s expression changes immediately. “Oh, so tonight is the night I get to s







