Claire Reed thought she married the man of her dreams, Evander Kensington, but she had no idea that their marriage was built on a lie; a family vow that trapped him by her side. His heart, however, belonged to another woman, his white lotus. No matter how hard Claire tried to win Evander’s love, he only grew colder, and his family treated her like she didn’t exist. When she lost their unborn child, Claire’s world shattered. She wanted to see Evander, but he didn't bother to check on her. Instead, he went to meet that white lotus. Unable to bear the betrayal, she decided to free Evander from this marriage, leaving behind a letter and divorce papers, claiming she now had someone else she loved! ~~~~ "You’re mine, and I’ll never let you go!” he declared, his voice dark with possessiveness. “But I don’t want you anymore! You can have Susan—I’m now in love with someone else!” Claire shot back, her words sharp and final. "You can't be with anyone. Do you even know how sleepless nights I've without you?" Evander's hold on her tightened. "I'll see how you become some else when I'll claim you," he pronounced before crashing his lips on her.
Evander's POV
"Did I speak a foreign language?" I glared at him, my voice cold and sharp. "Claire is my wife! Claire Reed is Evander Kensington's wife!" I repeated firmly, leaving no room for doubt.
"Wh… What!?" Zaniel stammered, his jaw practically hitting the floor as a second later we arrived; he had followed behind us.
"Wait… Are you saying that Miss Reed is your wife!?" Zaniel exclaimed, his voice rising with disbelief. "I mean… I thought you were after her because you were her fan or something—or maybe because of Eliam!"
"Stupid!" Damian reacted before I could respond. His tone was dripping with annoyance. "Do you think Evander is the kind of man who would chase after just any woman? Use your brain for once!" He paused, squinting as if piecing together a puzzle. "Now that I think about it… isn't she the same junior you were head over heels for back in our college days?"