The Divorced Architect's Spectacular Comeback

been vibrating through her chest. She sucked in a breath, the sharp scent of expensive cigars and leather fi

r. Her eyes darted to the semi-closed blinds of the private rooms, searching for one speci

m sliver of light, she saw that broad back. The tailored suit jack

right there, illuminated by the low spotlight, a hand with bright red

in her veins. The woman leaning into him turned her head

ive smirk curled the corners of her painted lips. Instead of pulling away, she deliberat

o whatever she was whispering in his ear. That indulgent posture, th

slammed against the wall with a heavy, dull t

w furrowed deeply. A flash of pure annoyance crossed his features-the

rtled fawn. She scurried behind Conrad, her fingers tig

er voice shook, not from weakness, but from a rage so in

mad... I just had something in my eye. Conrad was just helping me get it o

anding on the half-empty glass of whiskey. She didn't hesitate. She

splashing directly onto Else's careful

lls. She clutched her face, collapsing dramatically int

re. He reached out, his large hand clamping around Crista's wrist-the sam

n pain, but she stubbornly lifted

ice was low and dangerous, his eyes lik

ightened, leaving a burning red mark on her skin. She gritte

"Conrad, please... don't fight over me. I don't want to ruin your marr

cket with his free hand, pulling out a folded documen

divorce a

ed violently, a sudden spasm that made her feel nauseous. But she swall

voice hoarse but fir

The Cherry family is using you! Else doesn't care ab

nimal. "You think I'd believe the word of a woman who trapped me into marriage just to s

voice dripping with contempt. "Don't test my pa

ling pain suddenly bloomed in her lower abdomen. She

o concern, only disgust. "Not this again," he sneered. "If

ust above the elbow. His fingers dug into he

e said, his voice cold enough to free

he hauled her toward the door. The strength disparity was too great

ars and the frightened expression vanished instantly. She looked at t