LOGINA scandal forced them into marriage. Love might be what tears them apart. After a single reckless night with billionaire Adrian Hollingsworth, Clara never expected the world to know—let alone force them into a marriage built for reputation, not affection. For two long years, Clara lived in a house overflowing with luxury but starved of love. She hid her growing feelings while Adrian openly clung to his first love, convinced he had given Clara everything a wife could want—status, security, and a flawless image. But affection? Never. When Clara finally files for divorce, Adrian refuses. “You have everything here,” he said coolly. “Why throw it away?” “Because none of it is you,” she whispered under her breath with a sad smile. Determined to reclaim her life, she leaves. Some time apart but she runs into him again, this time, Adrian intercepts her and drags her back to his grandfather’s estate. There, faced with the only man in the Hollingsworth family who ever showed her warmth, Clara’s resolve shatters. For the first time, Adrian sees the wife he never bothered to understand slipping through his fingers. And Clara? She already stopped loving a man who never looked at her twice. But now Adrian is looking—and he’s not letting go without a fight.
View MoreClara's Pov “Can I taste?” I asked, pointing to the sauce left in the bowl.He nodded.I dipped a finger in carefully and tasted it.The flavor hit immediately—spicy, sweet, deep. It made my eyes widen just a little.“That’s… good,” I said, a bit surprised.Again his shoulders swelled with pride at my words. We continued like that for a while.Cutting, mixing, asking small questions and getting small answers.It was as though he timed everything perfectly. The second he was done with the last preparation for dinner, the food was ready to serve. "Lunch is ready ma'am." He said to me with a slight bow and I took the cue to head upstairs to tell Adrian and Leo about it. We all returned to an already set table and dishes on the table. "If you continue to feed me like this, I'll be fat within a week." I declared, taking a seat by the table. I was loving the princess treatment or whatever this could be called. Lunch was amazing as usual. Burst of flavors, new taste in our mouths and
Clara's Pov The closer I got to the kitchen, the more the sounds from there got louder. Just like I expected. He was in the kitchen. A smile spread across my face subconsciously as I heard the soft chopping, it was steady and rhythmic, like he'd been doing this for a long time and was used to it. I leaned lightly against the doorframe before stepping in fully. He stood at the counter, focused, slicing through vegetables with ease like he’d done it a thousand times. Maybe more. He looked up briefly and smiled the moment he noticed me. “Ah, madam, ” he greeted warmly, his voice calm like always. “You are awake already? You need something?” I shook my head, stepping further into the kitchen. “I couldn't sleep again and I don't really need anything but I could use some company." I took a close glance at what he was doing. "And you’re already working again.” He chuckled softly, not stopping what he was doing. “Food does not wait.” I glanced at the counter, taking in every
Clara's Pov For a second, I almost believed him when he said he was looking out for me. I almost did when he said he was the reason why the board called that morning. I wanted to really believe that he would support me genuinely without asking for anything in return but when I remembered what he said about taking the trip because of me, everything changed. The belief I was starting to nurse vanished almost immediately. I had my bath after dressing Leo up for the day. He was out of the room before I could finish my bath. I knew where he was so I didn't panic like the first time I didn't meet him in the room. I kept it simple with my dressing since we were in the house. It was chill outside but not too chill. So I wore a pair of pants and a top that wasn't too thick or light. Something to shield me from the cold and still let my skin breathe. After applying my body lotion, I picked my phone and sent a calm across to Cassie. She was another person I hadn't called since we arr
Adrian's pov I went to my room and Leo followed me immediately, but before we could settle down, Clara walked in. "Come on hun, you need to take your bath." She beckoned to Leo to follow her out. "That's true." I supported even though the tension between Clara and me had been thick all morning. The last thing I wanted was to let him notice any form of malice between us. I didn't want him to feel unsafe staying with the both of us so I tried to act as cheerful and free as I could. Also welcoming. He turned around and took a few steps towards Clara but he barely got to where she stood when my laptop rang out loud enough to make everyone in the room pause. I went to check on the device. I wasn't expecting any call from anyone except my secretary, Clem who would only call when she really needed me to be there. Otherwise, she has everything under control. I'd also spoken to the old man the previous night after my arrival and through him I learnt that every other person in the
Adrian's povAfter weeks of trying to get Clara's attention, I was certain that she was actively avoiding me. She didn't even give me the chance to talk about that night and what happened. So I decided to leave her be until she comes around by herself. Not seeing her all the time helped me wait.
Adrian’s Pov I woke up to an empty bed and rumpled sheets in the spot that was supposed to be Clara's. I stirred, each spot of the bed I touched reminded me of what happened the previous night. How magical it was. How we claimed every spot on the bed and some spots on the floor too. I'd never s
Adrian's povI turned my head towards the door at once. Another loud bang caused me to stand up and limp to the door. "Who is it?!" I called as I looked through the eye hole in the middle of the door. I stepped back and opened the door. "What is wrong with you Lu? Why are you banging on the door
Clara's povMy lips parted again. “And Elena? What about her?”I’d seen her walk into the living room. I’d heard her question our closeness. “She’s gone,” he replied, swallowing hard. “I told her to leave.”Something loosened in my chest.I didn’t know why that mattered so much.Adrian leaned clos






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