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
I had planned to keep the act going. It was the only way I could get Claire to hear me out since she'd refused to speak with me after our last conversation. But when Damian interrupted us, clapping loudly and breaking the moment, I clenched my fists in frustration. I really wanted to punch him for his foolish timing.
However, my irritation started to fade when he praised Claire for her exceptional acting. The pride in her eyes, mixed with the slight confusion on her face, made it hard to stay mad. She deserved every bit of the praise he was showering her with. But just as I was beginning to relax, Damian opened his big mouth again, this time directing the conversation toward me.