THE EX WIFE'S RECKONING

her knuckles turned white. The air in the room was thick due to tension

he repeated, his voi

threats. He just showed up, represented by someone else at your door. If I don

d to her, his gaze sharp. "The

violently. "No. No

pping closer. "You think I'd actually let you

im, heart pounding. "

n his eyes. "And you think I play

out his phone and dialed a number. "It's m

ually, but speedily. "You still have them,

hink I walked away from that life empty-handed? I have pe

s quickly overshadowed by fear. "Ethan, if he fin

on he did not drop off the letter by himself. He's trying to remind you that

er face up to meet his gaze. "Is

wondered what rich men aren't, asid

s penthouse, clad in a sleek black gown that clung to her curves. The fabric was smooth against

he mirror. He was dressed in a perfectly tailored black

s settling on her waist. "Almost makes me want

her lips curving slightly. "You

h you? Always."

ment. One of Ethan's men entered, dressed in an earpiece a

ometimes love could be

knuckles. "Stay close to me. No matter what happens,

"If only you were always aroun

aomi couldn't shake the feeling that

by her side, she had

he backseat of the sleek black car, her fingers twisting nervously in her lap. The city lights

uld feel the tension in his hand resting on his knee

he said, not taking his

Damian isn't just going to let me waltz in a

r hand in his. "Let him plan.

erything, a part of her felt reassured by his presence. But

lined up in the driveway, the rich and powerful of the city mingling inside. A valet opened Naomi's door, and she steppe

e," he m

steps together, entering the grand ballroom. Chandeliers glowed above, casting shimmering light over the elegantly dressed

she sa

knowing smirk. He was dressed in a sharp, dark suit, his signature confidence oozing from every

ith me," he whispered, his grip

ed to part for him as he approached, his gaze flickering between Naomi and Ethan. When he fina

voice rich with satisfaction. "And y

rself. "What do y

nniversary gala. Did you think I'd let it go to waste?" His gaze slid to

ry vibrating through him. "Cut the games," Ethan sa

you insist." He reached into his pocket, pulling out a s

in her hands. She glanced up at Damian, searching for any sign

it," h

and pulled out a single card. As her ey

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