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?
The cold sterility of the hospital had begun to gnaw at my nerves. Pacing back and forth wasn't helping either. It only amplified the weight of everything pressing down on me—the helplessness, the worry, the guilt. I had to get out of there. Maybe work could distract me, offer some semblance of normalcy amidst the chaos.
But as I pull out of the hospital parking lot, my mind drifts to something else—something far less noble. Vivian. Specifically, the stupid, impulsive thing I did a few days ago that I can't seem to shake. It was reckless, childish even, and the shame of it has been eating me alive.
I tell myself that I'll apologize to her. First thing when I get to the office. She might not want to hear it—probably won't—but I have to say it. For my own sanity, if nothing else.
Once home, I take a quick shower, trying to wash away the tension clinging to me. I dress quickly, ignoring the weight in my chest, and head to the office.