of the Carlisle estate without issue. The guards all knew her;

reassuring sound Chloe had heard in years. Her friend burst into the room, her eyes blazing with

aving. Ri

ll over her face. She didn't say a word, but as they reached the front door, she

re you go

rapped in a silk robe, one hand resting lightly on the banister. She wore an expression of

sabelle and spoke calmly. "Yes. The air in

Mrs. Gable, her voice trembling slightly. "Did I say something wrong? Is Chloe ang

face. "Miss Vaughn, I suggest you stop playing the fragile white lotus and focus on your he

e intended to. The innocent expression

almost reached the car when a black Bentley swept into the drivew

li

hloe, her suitcase, Leah's getaway car-and his expression da

do you think

ored suit stepped out from behind Leah's car. Calmly,

onal, detached tone. "These are the divorce p

He stared at her as though he had never truly seen her before. This

s laugh. "Don't be ridiculous, Chloe." Th

said evenly. Her composure seemed to unset

mouth. "Without my money, you won't surviv

climbed into Leah's car and shut

time, cracks had appeared in his perfect world, the world where everything had always remained under his control. Isabelle hurried to his side and clutched tightly at his arm.

champagne inside an elegant downtown

irst time, a genuine smile appeared on her face. The crushi

ut through the pleasant

wing a tantrum. Don't worry. Once she runs out

ulian, surrounded by his circle of wealthy, self-satisfied friends. He hadn't

aised his wine glass silently, a faint smile of disdain res

s, Leah slammed her fork down and snorte

t a cheap knockoff like a prized treasure just because they've never seen real value. Let Julian hold o

r harder. Chloe looked at Julian's smug, unbothered face across the room, taking i