SIGN MARRIAGE TO GET REVENGE

A'S

ed guests. Soft jazz music plays in the background, while the sound of clinking gla

s major investors, an event that was

entrance that left an impression. Dressed in a satin navy blue dress chos

e the center of attention, clasped my waist casually,

s we walked into the room. "We're just here

s? Isn't this supposed to be

mile, one that was

t wa

o Lucas. He introduced me as his wife, with a calm but autho

nge to be here, at an event organized by Ethan-my ex-husband,

was determine

han, with his always mesmerizing charisma, stood on the stage, talking about the future of his comp

anyone that underneath it al

his casual demeanor. His eyes were sharp, taking in every detail. I didn

ual presentation, the room lights dimmed, and all ey

dvertisement for Ethan's company, showc

wever, the s

nother video-a recording that was cl

vent. It was a video from a hidden camera, showing him in a fancy restau

e heard throu

e video kept running, showing Ethan and the wo

tating: they were seen leaving the resta

d to say something, but the microphone in

off!" he shouted, his v

s infidelity. Snide laughter could be heard from several corners of

m as ever, although there was a g

king at him with suspicio

is smile small but

g sure the truth

did t

rugged c

, it's a truth that can't be ignored. Ethan mu

it perfectly. Not only did he bring down Ethan's reputation, but

he damage was already done. The guests started to

"Come on, let's go. There's not

know whether to be angry that Lucas was doing this without telling me,

car, Lucas stopped

but I can't let him keep ruining other people's

e expression on his face. There was sincerity ther

id finally, thoug

a small but tr

a. This is just

s. I knew tonight would be the talk of the town, but for the f

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alatial home, enjoying a glass of green tea t

blet and looking busy checking something. When he was l

t something," I said finally

slightly. "I'm always thinking about something, Clara. But thi

denly opened with a bang, pounding on the wall be

ed with anger. His piercing eyes stared straight at Lu

e rumbling through the previously quie

esence was just a small, meaningless distraction. "Ethan," he s

u think this is funny, huh? You think you can embarrass me i

seated calmly, even crossing his legs casually, as

said, his calm voice like oil poured on Ethan

spread it to destroy my reputation. And you," he turned to me with a piercing gaze, "

hing, Lucas was already on his feet. His taller body made Etha

ade the air in the room feel heavier. "I didn't spread anything. If that video appeared, it's because

nk you can play the moral hero, huh? Don't play innocent, Lucas. You've

don't need cunning to reveal who you really are.

from Lucas. The tension between them was palp

hreatened. "I'll find a way to avenge this. I'l

oice trembled slightly. "Don't try to blame others for your own mistakes. That video wouldn't exist

, but I didn't back down. For the fi

cking tone. "But it turns out you're nothing more th

cas had already stepped in front of

ice sharp as a knife. "But I won't let you attack Clara. Yo

t him with an intensity that cut through his bravado. After a mo

ore turning and walking out, the la

lm my still racing heartbeat. Lucas t

kay?" he a

shaken. "Yeah, I just... didn't

ed my arm gently. "Don't worry. He ca

showed up, I felt completely safe. Lucas had a way of

ered, though the wor

n. "Ethan is already playing in the wrong territory

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and a change in appetite that I couldn't ignore. All thes

o, and it came back positive. I thought that maybe I could ignore it, that maybe it was

oesn't

ecognize less and less. Could I really hide this from Lucas? The man was too smart, too ob

e. "Clara?" Lucas' voice came from behin

my hair and putting on a smile. "Yes, just co

is elbows. He held a cup of coffee in one hand, while the other carried a file. He l

ing the coffee on the table ne

vincing. "I'm just a little tired. Pr

e me feel naked-as if he could see all the secrets I was trying to

worry about?" he asked finally

o quickly. "Of cours

y giving up and walking towards the large window overlooki

n her face, as if trying to break the ice. "Then, you s

could I eat when this nausea kept coming and going? How could

dy, I reached for the small mirror on the table. I s

ble to hide

pregnant, he would definitely take charge of the situation, like he always does. He would have made sure

was

marriage began with a contract, a cold agreement that involved no feelings. But the l

e of a child would change eve

ing at it with mixed feelings. The two lines were still cle

?" I whispered to myself,

But for now, I chose to delay, to enjoy the re

out soon enough. And when that time comes, I