Chapter 12
So just fine righteous da yes th
think you are
you are?” Isis said, each so
word hitting Layla like a hammer to the chest.
bus contimied. “No matter how grand you think your love story is, it doesn’t change the fact that you’re the other woman. Your so–called love was built on the runs of a family. Every penny Adrian has spent on you–including tonight’s hoerl hill–came from our shared marital assets.
“You’ve spending my money, sleeping with my husband, and somehow you think you’re the morally superior one? God, your sense of morality is indy astounding”
Every wond landed like a blade, cunting deep into Layla’s heart, but they abo slashed through Adrian like a dagger in the gut.
“Enough? Adrian snapped, unable to stand by as Layla was bumiliated. His scy gaze locked onto Isis. “Whatever mistakes were made, they’re mine. Layla has nothing to do with it. I won’t let you degrade her like that.”
“Bullshar” A sharp voice rang from the doorway. Soplue stormed in, rage burning in her eyes. “You’re line doing the dirty, but you can’t handle hearing about it? What could possibly be filthier than what you two did in that bed?”
Sophie shot Layla a glare, her voice la
laced with disgust. “You want to be a homewrecker and
al still act all righteous! Give me a break!
“Ms. Moore has a good temper But not me, I’m not one with a good temper! You’re nothing but a shameless little tramp, sneaking around with someone else’s husband and then having the audacity to talk about love? Pathriiet”
Layla’s face turned red with anger. “You-
Zor’s expression darkened as she shot to her feet. Sophie! Have you lost your mind! Get out! Go back to the house this instant?
sophie gave her a withering look. “Oh, I’m sorry, did I miss the part where you get to order me around? Who do you think you are?”
Adrian’s patience snapped. He shouted. That’s enought If you keep this up, I’m calling the cops!”
sophie crossed her arms and
replied, “Go ahead. Call them. Bring the police in, let them see this disgusting little affair for themselves.”
Sopher smirked. “While you’re at it, why not invite the press? Maybe even a few online influencers? Let’s make this scandal go viral. After all, it’s about time the world knew how the Andersons really operate,
“Who know Maybe the publicity will finally make you some real money, so you don’t have to keep living off your wife’s income.”
Sophie’s words struck like lightning, leaving everyone speechless, their faces burning with fury,
“You crazy old hag! Shut your damn mouth William roared. He was the CFO of a company–there w his family’s name through the mad. He raised his hand, ready to slap her.
was no way he was letting a housekeeper drag
But Sophie was quicker. The second his hand lifted, she let out a dramatic wall and dropped to the floor. “Oh my God! Someone help! This man is avuulung me in public”
William froze, his hand still in midair, completely thrown off by her theatrics.
Sophie’s loud cries drew attration from outside. Heads perked through the doorway, whispers buzzing in the air
Panic flashed across Zoe’s face. The last thing they needed was an audience. She turned to Isis in a rush and said, “Get her out of here! We need to handle this privately?”
his had no intent
no intention of wasting more words on them. She gave Sophie a small nod, signaling her to stand down.
Then, bus turned to Adrian, her voice steady, every word deliberate. “Adrian, you cheated. I want a divorce. I’ll give you one hour to clean up whatever mess you’ve made here. Then, well settle this at your parents house”
With that, his span on her heel and walked away. Sophie made sure to spit on the flour before following, leaving the Andersons fuming in silence.
Zor and William turned to their son, still in bed with Layla, wrapped in a sheet. The sight alone maile Zoe’s stomach turn.
Zoe opened her mouth, but William stopped her with a look. “Not now,” he muttered before leading her out. They had bigger problems to deal
Layla sat frozen, trans pooling in her eyes, her humilation complete. “Adrian.” she whispered, reaching for him, seeking comfort
But Adrian was already getting dressed, his mind a storm of frustration and regret. When he turned back, Layla sat there, teary–eyed, looking
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is faced them, calm and composed.
At the Andersons house, the entire family sat tensely in the living room. bus
ally, that means bis was the first to speak “Adnan, you committed adultery. Legally, means I have the right to take everything and leave you with nothing.”
Zoe’s face iscosted with rage. “Over my dead body! You can have your divorce, but you’re not taking a single penny from us?
bis let out a soft, humorless laugh. “Don’t worry, Mrs. Anderson. I wouldn’t want a dime of your money. But… Her eyes turned sharp. “Everything that belongs to me. I’m taking with use.”
Then Isis pulled out two copies of a divorce agreement and slid one toward Adrian. “This is the agreement I prepared. Read it over. If you have no objections, sign ic“
Adrian’s eyes landed on the thick stack of papers. Five full pages. His chest tightened. “There’s no way she drafted this just now. She has planned for this. She has always intended to leave, he thought
The reabration hit like a punch to the gut. Adrian had thought–no, convinced himself that Isis loved him too much to walk away. That she would never leave. He was so, so wrong.
Fake so fake, Adrian muttered.
When Zoe saw that she had even drafted an agreement, she was afraid that Isis wanted to divide the industrial property of their Anderson family and kaned over to take a look with a nervous face.
Ius said, “First, the house…”
Zoe out her off. “We bought the house. So it’s Adrian’s pre–marital asset. It has nothing to do with your stop dreaming of gening a share of the
house!
Half of that is mine, and I expect
Isis scoffed. “I won’t fight for it. But the 650 thousand dollars in mortgage payments made during our marriage? H reimbursement. As for all the furniture and appliances!
paid for those Ill be taking them with me. And the renovations Since I doubt you’d enjoy living in a construction site, you can pay me back for those, too That’s another 650 thousand dollars”
Hearing this, Zoe nearly choked. She snapped, “You’re insane Are you seriously planning to strip the house bare? That’s Adrian’s house! Everything invade belongs to him! You can’t take anything with youl Stop dreaming”
his gave her a cold smile. “Am I dreaming? Please look at the law carefully. Mrs. Anderson.”
“Adrian chrated. Technically, I could take everything. But I’m not interested in your money. I just want what’s mine. If you refuse, we’ll take this to court. And trust me, if it goes that far, you’ll lose a lot more, bas added.
Silence filled the room. Adrian sat still, fists enched. The word “adultery” echoed in his mind, ringing louder than anything che
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