Chapter 11Of course, I heard the news.It was everywhere.My wife—Fuck! Even saying that out loud sounded strange.My wife was back.But not just back.Back and making headlines.I cursed Alfred under my breath.Stupid old man. How do you let a mere girl walk in and take your company out from under you?And the worst part? He didn’t even know it was her.I scoffed, shifting in bed, my arm draped over the blonde passed out beside me. The stench of cheap perfume lingered, sticky and sour.I’ve always been careful. Always.My company was solid. No weak points. No gaps in control. I'd never let anyone blindside me like Alfred just had.I was mid-thought when she stirred beside me, her fingers trailing across my chest.Pathetic.“Don’t touch me,” I barked, swatting her hand away. “Get out.”She blinked, confused. “What? Why—”“Get. Out.” My voice dropped lower, bitter.“You’re just another desperate whore looking for a rich man to cling to,” I growled.She scrambled, throwing on last nig
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