Married to the Loveless Billionaire
Married for three years, Vivian Langston endured a cold, loveless union with Ethan Cole. He was cruel, indifferent, and blinded by his “white moonlight,” leaving her isolated and heartbroken. When she lost their unborn child on a stormy night, calling desperately for him, she realized she could no longer sacrifice herself for a love that would never be returned. Leaving quietly, she rebuilt her life with her twin, Veronica, at her side. Now, two years later, Vivian is back in the world she left behind—this time as the head of her family’s empire and Ethan’s new boss. With the support of her twin and a carefully crafted plan, she’s ready to take him down in the same ruthless way he once shattered her. But as the games begin, Ethan is no longer the man she left. Haunted by regret, he’s willing to do anything to make things right, even as the woman he scorned becomes more powerful and untouchable. But is it too late? Or will the broken vows and shattered hearts lead them down a path neither saw coming?
Chapter 15: Unraveling Ties
Present – Ethan's POV
I roll over, my gaze resting on Lily's sleeping form beside me. The rhythmic rise and fall of her breathing usually brings me comfort, but tonight, my mind is tangled in the past—caught in the jagged edges of memories I can't seem to let go. There's a knot in my chest that tightens every time I think about Vivian, the woman I promised to love but betrayed.
I try to tell myself that it's over, that Lily is my future, but no matter how hard I try to block it out, memories of Vivian keep resurfacing, like a wound that refuses to heal.
Flashback – Ethan's POV
The morning after Vivian left, the house felt emptier than it had ever been. Her absence was deafening. I expected her to come back like she always did after our arguments. I convinced myself it was just another of our fights—a cycle we'd been repeating for years.