Once She Came Like a Flash novel Chapter 34

**Faith Didn’t Survive Time – by Aadi Sharma**
**Chapter 34**

Adam leaned in closer to Renee, lowering his voice to a conspiratorial whisper. “You know, I’ve noticed that Mr. Zeller has been eyeing you a bit differently lately.”

His arm encircled her waist, his fingers lightly grazing her skin, giving her a gentle squeeze that felt both familiar and unsettling. “Come on, sweetheart. Your beauty is my pride and joy. Why not use a bit of that charm tonight, huh?”

Lately, Adam’s every action had shattered the illusions Renee had built around their relationship. But as those words left his lips, a sudden wave of cold washed over her, as if a bucket of ice water had been dumped over her head. The chill penetrated her very bones, leaving her shivering, her heart racing with an unnamable fear.

Her lashes fluttered in disbelief, her expression a mixture of shock and confusion. “W-what did you just say? I must have misheard you.”

With a playful pinch to her cheek, Adam grinned as if the conversation were trivial.

Then, with a wink, he added, “Don’t get all worked up now. It’s just my gut feeling. I can tell Mr. Zeller has his eye on you. Just look at you! You’re my wife—gorgeous, stunning, and that cool, untouchable vibe? No man can resist that.”

To Adam, a woman’s beauty was not just an attribute; it was a badge of honor, a trophy to display.

Setting everything else aside, Renee’s natural allure alone was enough to make Adam puff out his chest with pride. No matter where they went, he could stride in with confidence, knowing he had the most beautiful woman by his side. And every time he caught the lingering gazes of others on her, a smug satisfaction swelled within him.

“Just go have a chat with him. Be friendly, share a drink or two with him during dinner. That’s all I’m asking,” he urged, his voice softening as he looked down at her with an exaggerated tenderness. “You’re my wife. Don’t worry. I’d never ask you to do anything beyond that. I’m not that kind of guy.”

The very thought of sharing his wife with another man was repugnant to Adam!

Yet, tonight felt different. Jasper wasn’t just any man; he was the heir to the Zeller family fortune, a significant player in the business world. If it weren’t for that, Adam would never even entertain such a suggestion.

A cold dread settled deep within Renee’s chest. It was the height of summer, yet she felt as if the blood in her veins had turned to ice.

“Anything?” Renee echoed, her voice laced with skepticism.

Adam made a dramatic motion across his heart, as if swearing an oath. “I swear. You help me lock in this deal, and I’ll agree to whatever you ask. No second thoughts. If I even hesitate, I’d be the biggest jerk alive.”

Renee nodded slightly, a faint smile curling her red lips, though it held a cold edge. “Alright. I believe you.”

Adam beamed, his grin widening, clearly elated that she was relenting. “I knew it. You really are the best woman in the world.”

He cradled her face in his hands, his thumbs brushing against her cheeks in a way that made her skin crawl. She had to fight the instinct to pull away, but she maintained her composure.

“I want…” She hesitated, the smile fading from her lips as her resolve solidified. “I want a divorce. Will you agree to that?”