ed to her chest, the defiance blazing in her eyes. Then, his focus shifted past

ering beneath his skin. But his e

. She stepped forward, forcing him

her voice raw but steady. "I'm l

k, the anger, the denial. She had just dropped a bomb

without a word, he turned his back

sucking the air right out of the room. Adina stood fr

She planted herself in the doorway of the close

movements slow and methodical. He di

ed wildly at his nonchalance. "You act lik

he velvet tray with a soft click. "Adina, you had a bad d

. "This isn't about insecurity!

ckle. He turned to face her, his eyes hard and unyielding. "Stop this dramatic performance. What is it y

her lungs in a sharp gasp. He thought this was a shaked

ice shaking with fury. "I want out. I want

y devoid of humor. "Entitled? Have you forgotten the prenuptial agreement you

f him, the oppressive force of his presence

ently surviving on a line of credit extended by Cannon Industries. You push this divorce, that cre

zing. Adina felt the ground shift beneath her feet. He wa

on blurring. She swayed, and the towe

el slipping down her arm. Something flickered in his eyes-someth

overing near the edge of the

ly, slapping his hand

a second. Then, he pulled it back, his face re

l. "In the morning, the housekeeper will u

-suite bathroom. The door closed with a decisive

into her palms so hard she drew blood. He had dismissed her. He had threatene

nding over her vision. He thought he had won. He though

a who he was