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The Devils Little Angel by Ember

No Longer Mrs. Cooley: The Architect's Return

Xiao Xiaosu

I went to the City Clerk’s office for a routine copy of my marriage license to finalize a trust fund audit. I expected a simple piece of paper, but the clerk’s pitying look told me my entire life was a lie. "The license was never finalized, Ms. Oliver. In the eyes of the state, you are single." The three-hundred-guest wedding at the Plaza and the Vogue features meant nothing. My husband, Gray Cooley, had intentionally filed the documents with a "procedural defect" so he could discard me without a legal divorce. Moments later, an iCloud invite titled "Our Little Secret" popped up on my screen. It was a photo of my best friend, Brylee, holding a positive pregnancy test at our Hamptons estate. Gray’s text to her was the final blow: "Happy anniversary, babe. This baby is the best gift. Once the trust unlocks today, we’re done with the charade." I soon discovered they were even stealing my career, reassigning my architectural masterpiece to Brylee while preparing my eviction notice. Gray's mother called me a "barren mule" in a leaked recording, mocking the infertility I suffered after saving Gray’s life in a construction accident. I wasn't a wife; I was a three-year placeholder used to secure his inheritance. How could the man I bled for treat me like a disposable prop? How could my best friend carry his child while pretending to comfort me through my darkest moments? The betrayal burned until it turned into a cold, hard stone of fury. I didn't cry. Instead, I walked into the penthouse of the Barretts, the Cooleys' most powerful rivals. I signed a marriage contract with Kane Barrett, the man the tabloids called the "Beast of Wall Street." "I want a wedding," I told his father, my voice steady and lethal. "Bigger than the one I had with Gray." If they wanted me gone, they would have to watch me become the woman who owns their world.

Modern Revenge Divorce

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Emma:

"Daisy please could you put Travis on the line." I smile holding out the telephone when Travis, my boyfriend's secretary answer the phone to his office.

"A sorry Emma, Mr Travis is in a conference meeting right now, maybe you could call back later?" Her voice as polite as possible.

"Sure, thank you" i over a warm smile and replace the telephone handle back.

I sigh deeply rolling around the office chair, i knew Tyler was always busy due to his job as a 4star ranked doctor, but he hardly had time for me

We hardly even saw each other even though we practically worked in the same hospital, Travis and i have been together for almost 3 years now and its the same routine.

A ring comes from the telephone and i pick it up immediately.

"Emma?" Travis soft voice comes to life, "Sorry i was in a meeting when you called."

"Its fine honey,..."

"How was your night shift?" He asks interrupting me, a frown covers my face, his first thought is always work!.

No hi Emma, no I missed you Emma, just how was work? I've known Travis for more than 3 years but lately he makes me feel invisible, sometimes I would love to shake him and scream I'm right here into his face.

"Emma??" He calls out still waiting for an answer

"Sorry, yeah the night shift was long and very busy"

"Go home and rest will meet at home"

"Would you love to go out with me tonight maybe for dinner or a movie?"

"I can't tonight, darling I'm busy" he sighs and i roll my eyes, typical Travis.

"You're always busy Travis, we never do anything together anymore"

"You know l'm up for promotions soon, l'm trying to make a good impression"

"I understand that Travis, but would it really kill you to be a bit more spontaneous and romantic?"

"Get your head out of the clouds Emma, real life is not like those stupid romance novels you read when I get the promotion we will have more time together l'll see you at home later I need to get back to work" He hung up first, seriously sometimes i feel like an technically dating myself.

I begin to pack up my books into my bag as i prepare to leave, why can't life be like the romance books? ****

I place my bag on the bed and pull off my white coat, seriously i don't think this whole shit can work out anymore, maybe i should just break up with him.

With my clothes pulled off, i rush into the shower in a haste to cool myself, everyone in my family knew Travis and they wouldn't be happy if i broke up with him, maybe i can just talk to him about it and see how he reacts.

Another ring comes from my cell phone and i pick it up, it was my older sister Diana.

"Hey"

"What's wrong?" She asked as my voice was a bit low.

"Nothing Diana, how was work?" l asked moving over to the kitchen to prepare dinner, Travis was going to be home anytime soon.

"Come on Em, don't be shy, i know something is wrong." Typical Diana, you can't skip a question with her.

"Sometimes I forget that you are the big sister it's like you forgot to grow up." I cursed and i could hear her giggle.

"Hey don't blame me because you chose to settle down with Doctor Dolittle, I'm not yet ready to hang up my partying shoes just yet"

"You are almost 30 Diana maybe it's time you did" I emphasize laughing.

"So are you going to tell me what's wrong?"

She asked breaking the silence

"Why? So you can say I told you so?" I eyed at her over the phone

"Has the doctor done something to upset you?" She queried

"No, he's never around long enough to upset me we've been together 3 years and it feels like our relationship is at a standstill it feels like we are drifting apart"

"Have you tried talking to him about it?"

"He thinks the relationship is perfect but the only time I see him he's in bed"

"How's things going in that department?"

"In bed?"

"Its cool i guess." Considering the fact that we only have it once in the blue moon, but i certainly wasn't discussing my sex life with Diana.

"Travis will be home soon, I'm hanging up now." I sigh cutting the call on her begore she insists she wants to hear more. ****

The door cracks open and I suspect Travis is back.

"Babe?" He calls out

"Am in the dinning." I reply and in minutes he was there.

"Come join me for dinner." I offer a bright smile as he takes off his tie.

"Am sorry, i cant, l'm going to my mum's for dinner"

"What about our romantic night you promised?".