The Anniversay Divorce Gift

Mark's company for the weekly executive meeting. She wasn't

ong table. "I'd like you to meet Ben. He'll be my new assistant an

p in surprise. "A new assistant? Since when did

my own firm," she explained calmly. "Ben is highly capable and

dling the important stuff." He saw her role as an extension of his own will, not as

rial sourcing for the new campus came up, Mark automa

all smile. "Ben has been researching alternative suppliers. Thi

summary. Mark looked slightly annoyed but let it go. Olivia felt a quiet sa

lent dinner at home. He glanced at the screen. "It's an invitati

ded to test him one last time. "It's been a while since w

a stuffy, boring industry event. Lots of press. You've always hated that kind of thing. I wouldn't want to put y

e pressed gently.

rm. He wanted to take Chloe. It was so obvious it was painful. Ch

if you think so. You go have fun. I might have my own plans that evening anyway." Sh

I promise, once all this company expansion stuff settles d

onger asking for charity. Olivia knew it was a lie, but she just nodded. "I'

s arm. Chloe was radiant in a shimmering gown, reveling in the flashing cameras, clinging to Mark's arm like she was the rightful queen. The gossip sites were already buzzing, calli

t door. She was in the living room, sitting on the couch with a man. It was Danie

drunk than she actually was. "Oh, Mark, my ex has been harassing me again. I don't

e, seeing Olivia and Daniel. His eyes narrowed wit

Daniel Chase. He's a friend. I was just helping him look over some divorce papers for a collea

ccommodate the clinging, "vulnerable" Chloe. He scowled. "A friend? It

smirk. "Daniel Chase. A pleasure to finally meet you. I've handled a lot of work for

ncomfortable. Mark's face tightened, his discom