ed to her chest, the defiance blazing in her eyes. Then, his focus shifted past
ering beneath his skin. But his e
. She stepped forward, forcing him
her voice raw but steady. "I'm l
k, the anger, the denial. She had just dropped a bomb
without a word, he turned his back
sucking the air right out of the room. Adina stood fr
She planted herself in the doorway of the close
movements slow and methodical. He di
ed wildly at his nonchalance. "You act lik
he velvet tray with a soft click. "Adina, you had a bad d
. "This isn't about insecurity!
ckle. He turned to face her, his eyes hard and unyielding. "Stop this dramatic performance. What is it y
her lungs in a sharp gasp. He thought this was a shaked
ice shaking with fury. "I want out. I want
y devoid of humor. "Entitled? Have you forgotten the prenuptial agreement you
f him, the oppressive force of his presence
ently surviving on a line of credit extended by Cannon Industries. You push this divorce, that cre
zing. Adina felt the ground shift beneath her feet. He wa
on blurring. She swayed, and the towe
el slipping down her arm. Something flickered in his eyes-someth
overing near the edge of the
ly, slapping his hand
a second. Then, he pulled it back, his face re
l. "In the morning, the housekeeper will u
-suite bathroom. The door closed with a decisive
into her palms so hard she drew blood. He had dismissed her. He had threatene
nding over her vision. He thought he had won. He though
a who he was
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