LOGINClaire’s world shatters overnight when her husband’s ex _ the glamorous actress, Eva Sterling _ returns. Her husband’s affair explodes in the public and a scandal exposes her supposed infertility to the world. Humiliated, betrayed, and abandoned by her husband, Lucian, Claire discovers the truth: Eva forged the reports and faked a pregnancy to destroy her marriage. But when Claire returns, not as the quiet housewife, but as a brilliant attorney in the courtroom, Lucian is the one begging. Fate has other plans and their love story is far from over.
View MoreEva and I stood there for several seconds, staring each other down with pure resentment. That’s when Lucian entered the room. As expected, he immediately took a stand beside Eva.“What’s going on here?” He inquired. “She involved a lawyer.” Eva said, pointing an accusatory finger at me. Lucian sighed. “Claire,” he called calmly, even though there was a warning in his tone. “Don’t turn this into something unnecessary.”I turned to face him slowly. “That’s exactly what I was trying to avoid.”Eva recovered then, regaining her composure, slowly and carefully. “You involved Margot Sinclair.” She said quietly.It wasn’t a question. It was an accusation. Like I had crossed a forbidden line. One that no one else had dared cross. “Yes.” I replied defiantly. Eva’s eyes darkened. “That was a mistake.” Her voice turned hoarse, like she was about to do something dangerous. Lucian frowned. “Eva—”“No!” She cut in quickly, never taking her eyes off me. “She should understand the conseque
left the mansion at the crack of dawn, before anyone noticed.No driver, no announcement, no pause at Lucian’s study door. I didn’t even tell Camilla. I didn’t want Eva asking questions I wasn’t ready to answer. And I didn’t want to watch Lucian pretend like this wasn’t happening.I was lucky enough to find a cab just outside the estate. But this time, the ride to Sinclair & Co felt different. It felt sharper, like I was walking into something that would either stabilize my future or ruin it entirely.Margot Sinclair was already there when I arrived.Her office was understated but classy in a way only real power could afford. Her space was all clean lines, glass, and silence. The kind of silence that commanded attention. As the wife of Lucian Dhark, I knew all about that kind of silence. Margot didn’t offer pleasantries.“Sit.” She said, gesturing to the chair opposite her desk.I sat without hesitation. “I’ll be direct,” Margot started, staring at me with intense grey eyes. “Y
Less than an hour after the gala, I contacted an old classmate of mine, who had grown into a prominent lawyer. That was how I was able to get Margot’s phone number. I waited until the house went quiet before I sent the message. It was a simple, professional text. ‘Thank you for the opportunity to apply at Sinclair&co. Although my application was rejected, I would appreciate the chance to discuss further.’ I stared at the screen for a moment before setting my phone aside. I couldn’t keep putting all my hope on Margot. But if nothing came of it, at least I’d spoken for myself. Someone knocked on the door once. “Mrs. Dhark,” Camilla called softly. “They’re waiting for you downstairs.” They. “Give me a minute.” I replied. Who exactly was waiting? I felt my stomach tighten. After all that had happened recently, I wasn’t ready for another surprise. Or another humiliation. I walked downstairs shortly after Camilla left, just to see Eva seated at the head
Lucian told me about the gala four hours before it began. "There's a charity event tonight," he said, not bothering to look at me as he adjusted his cufflinks. "We need to appear united." ‘Need’ Not ‘would you like to?’ I waited foolishly, for him to ask if I wanted to go. He didn't. I looked up from where I sat. "Will Eva be there?” I asked, even though I already knew the answer. Lucian hesitated before answering. "She was invited separately," he replied. “As an actress. But it makes sense for us to arrive together." The invitation, I later realized, had never been meant for me at all. It was traditionally addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Dhark. I was still his wife on paper, and that was the only reason I was invited. And it was my obligation to attend. The mansion’s staff prepared Eva openly. She stood in the sitting room while a stylist adjusted her ivory dress. Her hand rested constantly over her stomach as if she was reminding everyone why she matt












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