Chapter 10: The Birthday Party Cassandra’s POV I laid out the suit one last time on the desk. Then I inspected it with a scrupulous eye. I wanted to ensure that every single detail was perfect, right down to the last stitch. It was a gift for Stanley Smith, Jordyn’s grandfather. I had been working … Read more
Chapter 9: Fight Cassandra’s POV I whipped my head toward the voice at the door. Dillon? My jaw fell open. Dillon was the last person I expected to see here! Luckily, Jordyn was surprised, too. Surprised enough to let go of my hand. This gave me the chance to step away from him. Dillon stepped … Read more
I struggled. At first, I really did. His lips pressed into mine and I struggled against him. But then… His lips were warm. Warm and familiar. The lips that I’d kissed so many times before. And despite all my anger, I felt myself unwillingly wanting his kiss. My mind screamed at me: Push him away! … Read more
I felt everyone’s eyes fall on me. None of them recognized me because I never accompanied Jordyn to any events. As such, I’d been completely out of the public eye during our marriage. I’d never really been identified as his wife. Ellie’s eyes narrowed and looked at me, a malicious expression on her face. “Oh, … Read more
I eyed myself critically in my floor-length mirror. After a long, drawn out deliberation, this was the dress I’d chosen. A calf-length, A-line dress of emerald green silk. It cut into a halter style at the top and plunged dramatically in the back. I nodded approvingly at my reflection. The dress was, of course, one … Read more
I felt my cheeks flush with anger. I was both furious and ashamed. Furious at Jordyn for causing a scene like this in front of so many people, and ashamed that people were whispering about us behind their hands. Jordyn was making me look like a fool, with Ellie on his arm, a smug smile … Read more
I stared in utter disbelief at the beautiful woman standing in front of me. Was this my wife? I blinked. How could that be? She’d changed so much in one short week. It was mind-baffling. I glanced at her red dress, dumbfounded. Cassandra always dressed so plain and conservatively. She NEVER wore dresses … Read more
Chapter 3: Dinner Cassandra’s POV A few days later, I walked into the office of Hot House Flower. Everyone greeted me warmly and respectfully, since I was the co-owner. I smiled and greeted everyone back. We’d recently increased our staff and hired some new interns, so the office was bustling. Our company specialized in fashion … Read more
Chapter 2: The Stoneworth Estate Cassandra’s POV Jordyn wanted to cheat on me? Fine. He could have sex with whomever he wanted. I was done! I’d call Cameron to come and pick me up, and I’d go home. Back to the estate. Back where I belonged. I waited for my brother in the foyer. He … Read more
Chapter 1: We’re done Cassandra’s POV Outside the hotel room, I clasped my hand over my mouth. The sounds were unmistakable. My husband was in the hotel room… Having sex with another woman! I burned with rage. I’d seen the dirty text message on my husband’s phone an hour ago. ‘‘Hey baby. Hope this gets … Read more