April Fools “Surprise” Husband Divorcing Me For His “Pure” Girl novel Chapter 47

Chapter 6

Chapter 6

I walked into the ballroom in my uniform and every head turned.

Ten years on the border had carved me into someone else. That weak girl was dead.

Business moguls and government officials kept approaching and I handled them smoothly.

But my eyes kept drifting to the corner.

Liam stood there.

Ten years had changed him completely. That professor vibe was gone and now he radiated pure power.

He ran Sinclair Group now.

rime had been stupidly kind to him. Just added some maturity that made him look even better.

He held his wine glass, staring straight at me with eyes full of complicated shit.

looked away and clinked glasses with whoever was talking.

Commander Hayes, so young and accomplished. A true hero.”

smiled politely.

You’re generous.”

fter the small talk wrapped up, I found a quiet corner.

le appeared immediately.

iam stopped right in front of me and his eyes were completely wrecked-guilt swimming in longing swimming in what looked like pathetic relief.

Claire.”

lis voice came out rough.

Spent ten years trying to find you.”

fy tone stayed toe cold.

Something you want, Mr. Sinclair?”

hat name hit him like a slap and he let out this broken laugh,

I know there’s no fixing what I did.”

But god, every single day for ten years-”

cut him off.

Water under the bridge. I’m done with all that.”

Whatever this is, save it.”

turned to leave but his hand clamped around my wrist.

His grip was desperate, like I’d vanish if he let go.

Tapter 6

me more shot. That’s all I’m asking.”

is eyes looked wild. I’d never seen him beg before.

en this sugar sweet voice sliced through.

abe, there you are. Hiding from me?”

immer glided over in this blood-red gown.

akeup perfect. Smile smug as hell.

e draped herself all over Liam’s arm.

en she looked straight at me and her smile turned nasty.

loly shit, sis. Look who’s back.”

n years had made her stunning.

it that vicious streak? Still burning bright.

ulled my hand free and said nothing.

am’s face went dark and he tried pushing her off.

e just squeezed tighter and thrust her left hand up.

ant rock flashing on her ring finger.

e leaned into Liam, grinning wide,

h damn, almost forgot to mention.”

m Mrs. Sinclair now. His actual, legal wife.”

o i guess that makes you what? The has-been?”

er whole performance barely registered with me.

Ust stared at her with my face completely blank.

am exploded and ripped his arm away from her, his voice dripping pure venom.

hut the hell up!”

er smile froze solid before clicking back into place,

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