Aurora Grey thought she could win her husband, Lucas Rossi's heart, even if it took years. For three long years, she endured his coldness, hoping that one day he would see her as more than just a convenient substitute. But when she reads the headlines announcing Lucas’s return to the city with his ex-girlfriend, Julia Mayhem, the truth hits her like a dagger—she never had a place in his heart. Lucas's affection had always belonged to Julia, and now that she’s back, Aurora knows her time is up. No longer willing to be the woman in the shadows, Aurora takes control of her fate. With a sharp resolve, she demands a divorce, choosing to reclaim her dignity rather than watch the man she loves cherish someone else. But Lucas Rossi isn’t a man who easily lets go of what he considers his. The moment Aurora steps out of his life, he realizes just how deeply she had entwined herself in his heart. Driven by a need to reclaim what he’s lost, Lucas tracks her down, determined to make her see that she belongs with him—and no one else.
Aurora's heart clenched at the revelation, but she quickly composed herself, forcing a smile as her mind raced.
Lucas didn't remember her.
The man she had once shared a life with now saw her as a stranger.
She swallowed her emotions, masking the pain beneath a polite façade.
"Oh, it's fine," she said, her voice steady despite the swirling feelings within. "We only met once at Paramount Studio a few years ago. I don't expect you to remember."
Lucas furrowed his brow, clearly trying to place her.
"Paramount Studio? I don't recall ever going there." His tone was puzzled, but not suspicious.
Aurora nodded, holding her fake smile. "Yes, it's where I used to work years ago. I was part of the cast. It was a brief meeting, nothing too memorable, really."
Lucas seemed to accept this explanation, his expression relaxing. "Ah, I see. Well, it must have been a brief encounter."