exclusive establishment hidden be

andeliers, white tablecloths, and candlelight reflec

the entire rest

cy for importan

city. Sterling Tower glittered in the distance, remin

amian leaned ba

old me why you want

from tonight. Every powerful person in the

nd

tend as my

choked on

me in front of Alexa

hes." He leaned forward. "He discarded you, Elena. Imagine his reaction whe

s is re

e your ex-husband, I do

before makin

I'll

an s

begin t

-

hree weeks chan

t to help me regain my confidence. At first, I resented the attentio

ping me redis

brighter. I had abandoned friendships, neglected my dreams, and co

m

nd began sleeping peacefully. Slowly, th

y boundaries, but his lingering glances made my

marked one evening as I l

ming myse

"You're becoming the woman y

rived with a black silk gown. Crystals adorned t

much," I

arco replied. "Mr. Black

-

the woman in the mirror. My hair was swept int

way, adjusting his cufflink

le

t too

oached

oman,Elena... You do

eath

way," he continued. "But remember something. You are

ateful for t

la. Crystal fountains, golden ceilings, and enormous chande

entered, conve

ed. Whispe

at Elena

Alexander th

with Damia

oks inc

amian's hand resting f

saw Ale

eaking to a senator. His immaculate suit and compos

s eyes m

from his fingers and shatter

ely no

n years, I watched h

something that looked

er appro

take a photograph of

ced at

with a smile. "My fiancée

an

ly, ensuring everyone, inc

as fl

's expression darkened as

rmured near my ear. "Remem

kno

ped directly i

le

xand

m, distant, and

to the diamond

You look beautiful. More beau

nk y

tightened aro

," he said

ng at me as though he were s

from him,"

ost l

your conce

don't know wh

first smart decision

ace p

forward. "Is th

of this, B

Anything concerning

tened, but his atten

his eyes, the jealousy he w

e, Mr. Sterling?" I as

s mouth, the

ening," I said

away from Alexander wit

e was the one l

-

chest as Damian guided me t

restroom,"

ace, immediatel

your

hed deeply. My reflection stared back at me, confident and be

ly said no

d my gown, and took another st

own the corridor when

xan

t you had to run into the ar

in disbelief b

e world revolves aro

ned, but he di

e my wif

ivorced me

ful flickered

Damian the way y

on't know

poke. Seven years of memories stood between us, bu

interr

tly is goi

ew feet away, hi

released

that conc

e. "If Elena is invol

respond, another voice

darling. The

n a shimmering silver dress,

Alexander to Damian,

s disappeared from her expressio

e smile

ent, Elena," she said softly. "B

at is that sup

closer, her e

husband what he's

ression chan

evening, I saw something in

e

lackwood hiding-and why