The Gilded Cage
She placed a stack of documents on Daniel’s desk and spoke softly, “Mr. Sterling, here is the acquisition contract for this company. Please review it.”
It felt like a heavy blow, landing squarely in my heart.
I took a deep breath, forcing back the sting at the corners of my eyes, and stared at him coldly.
"How thoughtful of you. Coming to see your ex-wife and bringing along your pregnant mistress."
Daniel’s brows furrowed as he replied impatiently, "Scarlett isn’t like you. She’s my chief assistant. If I didn’t bring her to a merger, who else would I bring?"
He lifted his gaze, a smirk tugging at the corner of his lips.