mocking smile. His chiseled face tightened, as if a

family valued one thing

any wanted to work with the Morel Group. They had their finger

name. The moment he did, she could

value can a mere housewife bring to her husband's success? Success isn't a

ed sharply toward Bianca. "Excuse me?

eady to snap back, but Felix's st

ickly, pulling Bianca behind him. "She's had too much to

hose to build a family, I understand the labor and sacrifice that takes. Family is the foundation o

rvene, but since she was divorcing him anyway, she might as wel

ouse had given her the one thing she'd always wanted-safety. Ever since that rainy night when she

n't purely evil. He could be a good man too. Bu

softly, gesturing toward Bianca. "She's just accompanying one of our executives. She doesn't understand the seriousness of this situation-or what true p

pened her mouth to protest, but Felix'

his tone clipped and icy. "Or yo

hrough gritted teeth. "I apologize for the misunders

on your company's judgment-bringing such an uncultured woman to an elite event

smoothly, looping her arm through his. "Of course. M

e?" Mrs. Adler exclaimed, beaming

's waist as he faced them. "Allow me to

ire your company's commitment to family values. Why don't you try some of the hors d'oe

ou shouldn't keep such a gem hidden away. Bring her out mor

gritted teeth. "I had no idea

aught Felix and Raine in its glow. He reached out to

icy tone. "I'll be waiting at home.

ay-steady steps, spine straig

ers began to rippl

that's Mr. M

n. She's actually gorgeous-and a

face. She strode out of the hall, al

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. Raine's suitcase sat neatl

the tall windows of the house, gazing across at a

ned for that kind of happiness. In her youth, she had believed her mar

igh fogged

what you meant

ix stood there,

ting for you to come

owering above her. She lifted her chin defia

ould hardly believe she had once love

suffocated by the stench of alcohol clinging to him. S

ed down at

?" He blinked

rce p

nk you'll go after the divorc

andmother took you in? You had nothing,"

arbored for her. After all, the grandmother who had arranged their marriage was gone now,

a party," she said with a cold smile. "Consider this my parting gift to you. Freedom.

in his hand. "Sign them quickly

nched teeth. "I'm thrilled to finally be r

ers and let out a faint smile. "Me too.

d out.For some reason, even the air smelled fresher. It was as i

velope with the final documents onto

wh

affordable apartment. She had a small nest egg saved from her time help

on. The car sputtered

, gripping the wheel. S

in behind her. A tall figure stepped out. Wren's breath caught when she saw his face. S

Memories of her foolish infatuation with him came rushing back-the stupid thi

ened. She reached t

ng arm stopped

ime no

leman's smile she had once adored. He winked.