MasukEllie's POVIt was time to start the show. Cocktail hour had been a success, and despite all the previous obstacles, my team had accomplished every task on our list.Even Calvin and Kylie indulged in my food and enjoyed the endless wine, aged whisky, and spirits offered to all the guests.Kylie had flaunted her new engagement ring to everyone, making a few gawk over the huge diamond. Others, who knew Calvin and I had been together, whispered among themselves, wondering how she was now his fiancé. "How dare she flaunt that damn ring, acting as if she wasn't a damsel homewrecker?" Shannon said as she clutched a hair comb tightly in her hand.She had stopped by to help the models get ready after leaving the court and handling my divorce case."Let her. Calvin and her are no longer my concern. After tomorrow, when we finalize the division of our assets, I want to see how he keeps smiling. I can't wait to see the look in Kylie's face when she tries to go back home and find that her new v
Ellie’s POVAfter a long, cold shower and my third cup of iced coffee in hand, I sat at my vanity, called my best friend Shannon, and yelled at her, taking out my frustration, for opening her big mouth about my divorce. But, by noon… I was dressed and ready to go back to work. “I'm sorry. That was unprofessional of me, Ellie. Still– you can't blame me for trying to play cupid between you and a man who’s actually worth your time,” she had said.“Brooks is the best guy for you. He’s hot, sexy, and rich.” “Shannon!” I scolded her.“I mean it. You know I'm right. We've all said this to you before you even married Calvin. I know it's too soon; you just got divorced … but damn it, Ellie, Calvin has been cheating on you for over six months with Kylie. She’s pregnant with his child; they're moving on. Why can't you? You deserve so much better!” Her words stung, replaying in my head as I got ready to leave.A notification popped up on my car’s screen as I prepared to reverse, making my eyes
Eliana's POVI gripped my coffee cup, fighting back tears of anger and bitter sadness, but I couldn't fight the urge. "No... no more crying for that moron. I'm done crying for him. As of today, Calvin Franco is dead to me." I said aloud as I lifted my chin in pride, fighting back tears and taking a deep breath, letting it out softly.I was done crying for Calvin and done with the countless nights falling asleep alone in bed while he was shamelessly entangled with his mistress.If he really thinks I am nothing but a gold-digging nobody, then he better think twice, because I didn't graduate top of my class for nothing. Sure, I had the money and resources to back me up, but I never used them to my advantage. I proved my worth all on my own, which is why he always thought he was dealing with a random girl. "Seems you forgot I graduated from the same damn school as you, Cal. You really think I am nobody?" I thought aloud, almost laughing as I tugged the side of my lip into a hint of a sm
Ellie's POVFive days.Five days. Calvin and his mistress have been traveling through Spain and Milan for what he called "business."I, on the other hand, was grateful to Kylie. She didn't disappoint, sending me videos, picture messages, and texts of her intimate moments with my soon-to-be ex-husband.I had more than enough evidence to ensure a quick divorce.As for my dealings with his company? I was holding off on that termination until he signed those papers.I sat in my living room, sipping my morning coffee with my friends Shannon and Aria, when someone knocked loudly on my front door, repeatedly knocking and ringing the doorbell.Aria chuckled as she kept sketching on her tablet for our upcoming clothing line."Gee, I wonder who that is?" she asked, her voice dripping with sarcasm."Eliana, open the damn door! Did you think I wouldn't find out where you've been? I've been gone on business for four days, and I come back to this? Divorce? Give me a break, Eliana! This is low even
Ellie's POVI took a long sigh as the realization hit me. I truly did it. I finally let Sarah know what Calvin had been doing behind my back for the past six months. But what hurt the most right now was finding that Mercedes had known all along. I supported that bitch, and gave her freedom to spend my money, and she paid me back with condescension, stabbing me in the back by being their subordinate. My phone rang, making me snap out of my tearful charade. I pressed the answer button, listening to the person on the other line without looking at who was calling."Eliana, dear, it's grandma. I talked to Sarah; I know everything." Calvin's grandmother says in her old, shaky voice. She sounded tired and pained."Grandma, I-" "Not another word, child. I'm meeting you now; tell me where you are. We have a debt to take care of with you," she says, making me gulp in worry."Grandma, what do you mean?" "Give me your address; I'm on my way," she says firmly. I knew her health had been fra
EllieI am left angry, frustrated, and ready to yell. I can feel my body shaking; I am so angry that my tears fall down my cheeks, and I make a painful knot form in my throat. I sigh through the anger, closing my eyes and turning away. "Ellie, what is going on? You're not serious about this, are you? Divorce? I thought you and Calvin were doing so good. How can-" Sarah says, grabbing my hands softly and pulling me to sit next to her.My head lowers, unable to stop shedding tears. "I'm serious, Sarah. He's cheating on me. I know it." "What? How can you say that? Sweetheart, Calvin loves you. He would never!" Sarah adds, making me wail in her arms. "Oh, sweetheart. I'm sure this is all a misunderstanding. I know my son. He has a soft heart for people in need, you know that! But cheating? He would never do that to you," she says, rubbing my back in an effort to ease my cry. "No, I'm sure about it, Sarah. He's different; he's changed. He would never have taken someone else's side, n
Eliana's POVMy hands trembled as I gazed upon the picture on the phone. My husband, Calvin Franco, was exceptionally affectionate and fed a powdered sugar and blueberry pastry to the new model he hired in his company six months ago, Kylia Sinclair. It had been more than clear to me that she was h
First things first. After I recorded my dear husband getting a blow job from his side piece, I saved it, sent it to myself in an encrypted email, and then sent it to my lawyer, Shannon. It wasn't long before she called back, furious, and ready to leave the office, wanting to burn down his offic
Eliana's POVI stood up, fixing my summer dress, and sighed. I slowly made my way toward the reception, trying not to throw my phone out the window.With the millions I make daily, I took risks in the past, secretly investing in Calvin's company, making it rise from nothing to riches in record tim
Eliana's POVBrooks didn't say another word.He sat quietly in the car beside me, listening as I vented my anger.When I was finally done, exhausted, and feeling utterly drained, he gripped the steering wheel tightly, clenched his jaw, and let out a sigh."What do you plan on doing? I mean, do you







