Love Against the Odds

heir attention to her, but she couldn't move-she could only stare in disbelief. Before her stood Dave, her husband, the man she had pledged her life to, locked in a passionate embrace with

like him-a wealthy CEO who had once seduced her in a single night of passion. But what stung the most wasn't just his betray

hrist, get out of here! Where are your manners? Can't you knock?" Dave's words were co

ss. The malice in her eyes was unmistakable as she gazed at Bet

th a mix of rage and disbelief. "You," she

voice dripping with disdain. "Leave, B

reeling with the sheer betrayal of it all. She felt as though she

utting through the air like a whip, sending Be

She burst into the cool evening air, the chill doing little to numb the agony. The streets were a blur as she

desperate-his father couldn't find out about this affair. The thought of being disinherited was enoug

," Dave said, his tone firm

ïve little wife of yours? You're joking, right? What you two have is a contra

ind? She's my wife-do you understand what will happen if my father finds o

e, Dave. I care about you. You've got more than enough wealth. Let's leave it all behind, go somewhere far

ust as he pushed her away. "You're a jo

ong with you, Dave? Am I not enough? I'm bold, I'm beautiful, I'm everythin

ite Rosi, caught in an illicit affair with his wife's best friend'? Do you really want that?" He shook his head, his gaze hardening. "I care about my reputation, my sta

lap him. But Dave was faster, his grip firm as he stopped

was low, cold. "You're obsessed wi

d the door, pushing her out of his office. Her protests and declaration

room. Dave sighed in frustration, shaking his head. He picked up the phone and dialed wit

is gaze fixed on the door.

oor. The sound of Sandra's shouting grew louder, more frantic. H

ds entered the room. "Ma'am, you'll have to come wi

with fury. "No! I won't leave!

ing. "You're trespassing, San

out of the office. Her screams and struggles echoed down the corridor as she

through his hair. He hadn't wanted things to get this far, but Sandra had left

tty. Where had she gone? Had she really left him? What no