Lahat ng Kabanata ng Unexpected Divorce : Kabanata 41 - Kabanata 50

Nathan's POV“Nexsus dragging us down with them—mon Dieu, these allegations will stain us all. Mr. Kings, you must intervene… and quickly.”One of the shareholders who came from Paris with a full beard and stocky body voice cut across the boardroom, desperate to be heard. But to me… it barely registered; the words reached my ears, but they didn’t hold any effect. It sounded distantI sat at the head of the table wearing a loose, off-white button-up shirt with the top buttons open, my sleeves rolled up to the elbows, relaxed. One arm resting against the chair, the other loosely on the polished surface. On the outside, I looked composed. But inside, my thoughts were nowhere near the boardroom but on Anna.No matter how busy I tried to keep myself, I always find a second to think about her; the thought of her not answering my calls pressed against my mind, persistent and irritating. It felt like invisible walls were rising, slowly shutting me out“And now, voilà… we stand on the brink of

Anna’s POVThe neatly wrapped gift box rested on one hand while the other finger traced the edge of the ribbon over and over again, standing in front of the door with Jessie. Jessie rang the doorbell, and a few minutes later, a man opened the door. He had a quiet intensity about him. His light brown hair is slightly tousled, framing a face marked by soft stubble and thoughtful eyes that seem to be studying everything at once, dressed simply in a dark shirt and blue jeans, with thin-framed glasses resting on his nose and a watch glinting on his wrist“Jessie,” he said, stepping forward and pulling her into a hug.“Benedict,” Jessie replied, hugging him back.“It’s a good thing you came after the breakup,” she added lightly. “At least it’ll keep your mind off things.”“Don’t rub it in. You never liked her anyway.” He said drylyI stood quietly at the door, a small smile on my face, waiting to be acknowledged.Until he became aware of my presencesOh—come in. He squared his shoulders. I'

Anna's POVHis fingers wove into the back of my hair, holding me in place as he took the kiss deeper, sucking on my lips harder,“Mmmnnn….” he let out a breathy, silent moan, demanding I open up, but I refused. Even as my breath betrayed me, and my heart pounded fast against my chest, I held my groundHe stopped and drew back, our faces inches apart, just far enough that our breaths tangled together. It hung heavy in the air, heated, and laced with his breath of peppermint.His hand slipped out from my hair, moving slowly—deliberately—until he cupped my jaw with tenderness.Tilting my eyes to meet his, my pupils moved, searching, seeking out an invisible thread binding us together. “You don’t have to worry anymore,” he murmured in a raspy voice, without breaking eye contact, as he brushed his thumb lightly against my bottom lip, a lingering, gentle touch. “It’s all settled.” Then his gaze dropped on my lips for a moment, torn between his own needs and the fear of me pushing away. I c

What was wrong with him? The question broke me as I stumbled back to the bed and collapsed onto it, burying my face into the sheets as the tears came—hot, uncontrollable, soaking into the fabric beneath me. My shoulders shook with every breath I tried—and failed—to steady.The door opened, my entire body tensed instantly, fear gripping me “Shhh… It’s okay. Don’t be scared…” He eased me upright from the bed, gently sitting at the edge. I close my eyes with tears as I throw my arms around him, burying my face against his bare neck, my fingers gripping tightly as if letting go will make things worse“You scared me,” my voice trembling with my eyes still shut. His hand came up gently, parting my hair. “I know… I know.” He said Regretfully When I finally lifted my face and opened my eyes, his eye patch was back in place—like nothing had happened… like the man who had just terrified me had disappeared.“I’m sorry,” his thumb brushing under my eyes, wiping away the tears that refused to

"Then let's test the public opinion, when they learn you’ve been sleeping with boys young enough to be your sons... Or better yet, when the wives of those men realize who has been warming their husbands' beds," Jessie interjectedThe words landed hard, making desperate panic leak into Martha’s eyes. She masked it instantly with her same cold arrogance"You honestly think you have what it takes to run Sweet Body?" she mocked, a slow, pitying shake of her head. "We’ll see about that."She walked out of the office, her heels striking the floor like a warning.“Don’t let her get to you. You’re going to do great.” Jessie said beside me.I dropped my box onto the desk. “What would you think… if you weren’t my friend?”"Why should I think of that?. You know what? People are cowards, honestly. Nobody has the spine to stand up to Nathan. If they're whispering, it's pure jealousy, end of story.""You held onto all that dirt about Martha and didn't think to mention it?"I pulled her attention aw