Todos los capítulos de Divorced Before He Knew I Was an Heiress: Capítulo 11 - Capítulo 15

Karl’s POVThe ballroom erupted. Conversations exploded from every direction as people rushed toward the Frost family.I couldn't hear any of it. My eyes remained fixed on Elara.She descended the staircase slowly, her hand resting lightly on her father's arm. Her silver gown shimmered beneath the lights and every person in the room seemed drawn toward her, including me.No… Especially me because I couldn't stop staring.This wasn't possible. Elara was an orphan. That was what she had told me, what everyone believed.Then how was she standing beside one of the most powerful men in the country?"Karl?" Lilith's voice sounded distant.I didn't answer.The Frost patriarch guided Elara toward the center of the ballroom as guests immediately surrounded them, congratulations filling the air.The crowd surrounded the Frost family and Elara as they showered her with compliments, laughter, and warm smiles.Everyone wanted a moment with the Frost heiress and Elara smiled back. It wasn't the nerv

Elara’s POVI hadn't slept properly in days. Every time I closed my eyes, I saw Elara standing at the top of that staircase. Looking confident, beautiful, and untouchable.Then I remembered the look in her eyes when she spoke to me. There had been absolutely nothing there. The realization bothered me more than I wanted to admit.I sat inside my office staring at the divorce papers spread across my desk and my signature stared back at me.Three years of marriage were gone just like that. The lawyer had verified that the divorce documents were legal and recognized so I wasn't married to Elara again and I had no proof of signing the document under duress.A knock interrupted my thoughts."Come in."The door opened and my grandfather entered. The moment I saw his expression, I knew something was wrong.He looked furious again. I was getting tired of that look."Grandfather—""Sit down."I frowned. "I'm already sitting.""Good." He tossed a thick file onto my desk.The folder landed heavily

Elara’s POVThree Months LaterThe morning sun spilled across the Frost Empire construction site as reporters, investors, and city officials gathered beneath the massive white tent erected near the waterfront.I stood beside my father and brother, staring at the building behind us.The project was finally complete. It was a children's recovery center. A place for abused, abandoned, and missing children. A place where children like the girl I used to be could find safety again.My fingers tightened around the ceremonial ribbon scissors."You look nervous," my brother said.I glanced at him. "I'm about to speak in front of hundreds of people.""You survived being married to Karl Varek," he replied. "You'll survive this."I burst out laughing.My father shook his head. "You two are impossible."The laughter eased my nerves immediately. Three months ago, I couldn't have imagined this version of my life. Three months ago, I was living in a mansion where I wasn't wanted. Three months ago, I