Semua Bab Watch Me Destroy You, My Ex-husband. : Bab 1 - Bab 5

Anastasia’s POVI can still feel the sting of betrayal burning in my heart as I drive into the parking lot of my parent’s house. I can't do this anymore— masking my pain beneath a smile for their reputation— not anymore. “I'm getting divorced!” I say to my father, my eyes flashing with defiance despite the storm of emotions swirling within me. He tilts his head up slowly, his sharp gaze boring into me, sending a cold chill down my spine. “You aren't serious about it, right?” He asks, his expression hardening. “I am, father!” I say, wiping the tears flowing down my cheeks. “Liam doesn't love or respect me. I can't do this any—” A slap lands on my cheeks before I can finish my words. Terror widens my eyes as I move my palm to my cheeks, feeling the burning sensation of the slap. I lift my head slightly and my gaze meets the cold gaze of my mother. “How dare you!” She thunders, her eyes burning with rage. “If Liam doesn't love or respect you, it's because you didn't put in the work

Alexander's POVMy private jet had just landed in Los Angeles a few minutes ago, and my assistant had called the hotel he'd booked down before my arrival, informing them of my presence. The hotel hallway stretches before me, dimly lit and quiet. I've just stepped out of the elevator, my mind already cataloguing the mountain of work waiting in my suite and my first meeting with the board of directors tomorrow morning when something catches my attention.Two men are half-dragging a woman between them. Her head hangs loosely, dark hair cascading over her face, and her legs kicking weakly. One of the men has his thick arm wrapped around her waist while the other grips her wrist with unnecessary force.I should keep walking. I have enough problems waiting for me that required me to return to Los Angeles without adding someone else's drama to the list. Yet something about the scene makes my jaw clench and my feet slow to a stop.The woman whimpers— a soft, broken sound that sends a jolt of