Divorcing The CEO: Escaping His Cruel Cage

and the humid New York air hit her like a physical blow. It felt he

ack this time because he

, but two men in sharp, black suits stepped directly into her path. They mo

r's executive assistant. Chloe's stomach tightened.

rfectly level, devoid of any sympathy. "M

obsidian mirrors. A bitter laugh escaped her lips, sharp and brittle. "My name is Hayes. It's not your

, broader and silent, shifted his weight, effortl

know Mr. Sinclair's temperament. Please don't make this difficult for me. An airport has man

ears ago. The fight drained out of her, replaced by a weary resignation. H

and something else-the clean, sharp scent of Julian's cologne. He was sitting on the far side, a silhouette against the city l

t, sealing them in a

e devoid of any warmth. It was the voice he used for underperforming subordinates. "I w

d, you mean. Afraid I'd go straight to the

to the seat pocket in front of him and pulled out a manila envelope, tos

rry about the funeral tomorrow," he stated, his eyes fixed on

ather had just passed away, his body not yet cold, and he was already pushing for a divorce, eager to clear the way fo

rced upon him. But now she suspected the truth: her father had never forced him. Julian had wante

. He picked it up, and his entire demeanor shifted. The harsh lines of his face softened

be bac

hloe's nails dug into her palms, the sharp pain a welcome distraction from the fist sq

her to Europe, branded her with a crime she didn't commit. And now, on the eve of her father's funeral, they were doing this. If she had known t

cked up Chloe? You two should come back soon. I've made all her favorite

urtly. "We're going to

of disappointment. "Well, can I speak to h

e out to Chloe. "She

gn these papers, you will always be the mistress who can't be seen in the light of day. And a mistress should know her place. Don't flaunt yourself i

he call, his eyes finally, truly, looking

father to have a decent burial, you will sign it. All of Hayes Corpor

ing her father's final resting place to threaten her. This was the man

ad man to control me? My father is gone, have you forgotten everything

etort, Chloe reached for the door handle. "Stop the ca

tley speed away, disappearing into the river of traffic. She stood alone on the sidewalk, surrounded by the towering, indiffe

brick and tile in this bustling city is the result of his father's efforts.Then she was sent away, and soon after, he was impriso

forged anew in the fires of betrayal