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.
Claire's POV
Sissy picked up the call, her face still tight with anger. I couldn't take my eyes off her. She gripped the phone tightly as if it might escape.
"Who is this!?" She snapped, her voice sharp and demanding.
At first, she seemed angry, but her expression quickly darkened. The anger turned more intense, like pure rage. Her hands started trembling, and I could see her trying to hold herself together.
"Sissy, what's wrong?" I asked softly, my voice barely above a whisper. Fear crept into my chest as I watched her. "Who is on the call?"
She didn't respond right away. Instead, she tightened her jaw and yelled into the phone, her voice cracking slightly.
"Who the hell do you think you are? Do you think we are that easy to mess with?" Her words were sharp, but her eyes glistened with unshed tears.