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2,520,914	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":2520916}'	Yes	2024-11-24 18:33	active	1916	$5,000 Holiday Giveaway	We’re giving away $5,000 this season. Join our loyalty program and you’ll also earn points on every Poland Spring® purchase!	SIGN_UP	https://www.rewardsdrop.com/landing?affiliate_id=p	Poland Spring Natural Spring Water	https://www.facebook.com/polandspring/	298,804	1969-12-31 18:00	Sign Up	rewardsdrop.com	DCO	Join Rewards Drop™	https://www.rewardsdrop.com/landing?affiliate_id=psnrdahbpnovsweeps	1969-12-31 18:00	https://scontent-iad3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/467680343_450226898098134_5770742379244502803_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=NK6bEGtGbd8Q7kNvgF2zPci&_nc_zt=14&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-2.xx&_nc_gid=AwKnAWjbqhqvlPzt18Dopcy&oh=00_AYBQCdhF4fRwxYSyY6BYkVDVaxC-8huT5U38C1Yb4bPtKw&oe=67498489	PERSON_PROFILE	0	0	Poland Spring Natural Spring Water	1969-12-31 18:00	View Edit Delete
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2,524,318	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"is_bh_simple_request":true,"simple_request_ratio":0.5477707006369427,"is_bh_selenium":null,"selenium_ratio":null,"ratio_threshold":0.8}'	No	2024-11-24 19:03	active	1917	instagram.com	📣We’re excited to share our artist lineup for the first annual Makers & Clay Holiday Sale! Join us at our studio at 125 East Lime Avenue, Old Town Monrovia, on Friday, December 6th 5PM-9PM and Saturday, December 7th 10AM-6PM. We’ll be featuring 30+ local ceramicists, each showcasing their one-of-a-kind work. You’ll also find beautiful stationery and paper goods by @smittenonpaper , and on Saturday, you’ll find artisanal espresso drinks by @bevelcoffee , the most delicious baked goods by @wildflour.la , and an incredible wine selection curated and served by @thesaltner . **Free espresso drinks for the first 20 people on Saturday morning—so get there early! Don’t miss our exciting raffle featuring prizes for both potters and non-potters! Potters can look forward to prizes from @speedball_ceramics , @garritytools , and @lagunaclay , with more surprises in store for everyone! . #makersandclay #holiday #potterysale #supportlocalartists #supportlocalbusiness #oldtownmonrovia	VIEW_INSTAGRAM_PROFILE	http://instagram.com/makersandclay	Makers & Clay	https://www.facebook.com/makersandclay/	33	1969-12-31 18:00	Visit Instagram profile	instagram.com	IMAGE		http://instagram.com/makersandclay	1969-12-31 18:00	https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.35426-6/468098194_1244986826717799_8653359090536130072_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s60x60&_nc_cat=102&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=c53f8f&_nc_ohc=FaJ-hLT_eKMQ7kNvgGrCgYZ&_nc_zt=14&_nc_ht=scontent-iad3-1.xx&_nc_gid=AtiRy3BCD9YuUpwZzvZ-WY-&oh=00_AYCazmXQomqeDWCkIhcd1CVi41rTD_JmuLfVWdlHcfP-qg&oe=67498BA6	PERSON_PROFILE	0	0	Makers & Clay	1969-12-31 18:00	View Edit Delete
2,525,253	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"is_bh_simple_request":false,"simple_request_ratio":1,"is_bh_selenium":false,"selenium_ratio":1,"ratio_threshold":0.8}'	No	2024-11-24 19:15	active	1919	Read next chapter👉	Because of cheating, he divorced her. She left a sentence, "You will regret it." 4 years later, he saw her on TV and introduced her as a top 100 female CEO and a single mother of triplets. The faces of her three children are exactly like his ... ============= Chapter 1 Ex-girlfriend Returns Raegan Hayes was a little absent-minded at the moment. All she could think of since this afternoon was the doctor's words. "Congratulations! You are going to be a mom." Suddenly, Mitchel Dixon pinched her arm. His low voice came the next second. "Come back to earth. What are you thinking about?" Mitchel was her husband. They had been married secretly for two years. He was her superior at work, the president of the Dixon Group. Everything had happened so fast. She was newly employed in the company when they unexpectedly got married. At that time, Mitchel's grandfather fell seriously ill. It was then he proposed a fake marriage just to fulfill his grandfather's dying wish. They signed a prenup, agreeing to hide their marriage from the public. Their union could be terminated at any time. It was an unconventional thing to do. However, Raegan only considered herself lucky at that time. Never in a million years did she think she would ever get married to the man she had a crush on for eight years. She delightfully agreed. After their marriage, Mitchel was very busy. He spent most of his time working. Raegan wished she could spend more time with him at home. However, she was rest assured because there hadn't been any rumors or scandals about him with women in the past two years. Except for his mild indifference, Mitchel was a perfect husband. Raegan had mixed feelings as she stared at the medical report. In the end, she decided to tell Mitchel this news. She also wanted to tell him that she hadn't learned about him for the first time two years ago and that she had been crushing on him for many years before then. Just then, Mitchel’s phone rang. He went to the balcony and answered the phone. Raegan checked the time and found that it was already midnight. She felt a little uneasy. Who would call Mitchel at this hour? Mitchel spent a few minutes on the balcony. Thereafter, he returned and changed into formal attire. His handsome face which had a clear outline made him look dignified. He was something to see now. "Don't wait up for me. Good night," he said finally. What? He was on his way out? At this hour? Raegan's grip on the report tightened as she stared at him in disappointment. Unconsciously, she withdrew slightly. After thinking for a while, she blurted out, "It's already so late." Mitchel's fingers froze on his tie. With a faint smile, he pinched her earlobe and said, "Be good, okay? There's something I have to do. Don't wait up." With that, he headed for the door. "Mitchel." Raegan quickly ran and caught up with him. Mitchel turned around and looked at her seriously. "What's the matter?" There was a tinge of coldness to his voice. An icy cloud hung over them as they stared at each other. A little distressed, Raegan asked in a low voice, "I would like to visit my grandma tomorrow. Can you accompany me there?" Her grandmother always wanted to see her. As a result, Raegan wanted to take Mitchel there to assure her grandma they were happy. "Let's talk about it tomorrow, okay?" Without agreeing or declining, Mitchel left in a hurry. Several thoughts were threading Raegan's mind. She couldn't sleep a wink. After tossing and turning for a long time, she went to the kitchen and made herself a warm glass of milk. A few notifications from some online blogs came into her phone. However, she wasn't interested in them. She was about to swipe them away when one of them caught her attention. The familiar name made her click on it. The news read, "Famous designer, Lauren Murray was spotted at the airport with her mysterious boyfriend earlier today." Lauren was wearing a bucket hat. The man's figure was vague, but the outline of his body was enough to show that he was dashing. Raegan zoomed in on the picture. The next second, her heart dropped. Mitchel was the man in the picture! So, he canceled the afternoon meeting just to go pick up his ex-girlfriend from the airport? This realization settled like a boulder in Raegan's gut, rendering her flustered. Her hands trembled. Subconsciously, she dialed Mitchel's number. The dial tone brought her back to her senses. Just as she was about to hang up, the line connected, and a voice came from the other end. "Hello!" It was a particularly gentle woman's voice. Raegan froze for a second and then threw the phone away. She suddenly felt sick in her stomach. Covering her mouth, she ran into the bathroom and threw up in the toilet bowl. The next morning, Raegan went to work on time. Mitchel had tried to get her to stop working after they got married. Stubbornly, she insisted on making her own money. Mitchel didn't kick against her decision, but he asked her to work as his assistant, helping him with the daily chores. The head assistant, Matteo Jenkins was left to take care of the major affairs Mitchel had. Matteo was the only Dixon Group employee who knew about their marriage. Since inception, only male assistants were hired for the president's office. Reagan was the first and only female. Her employment broke the protocol. As a result, other workers couldn't help but wonder if she was involved with Mitchel. It took a while before they realized that Mitchel never gave Raegan special treatment. Strangely, this made them despise her even more. After all, no one would last long in anything while taking advantage of their looks. At this time, one of Raegan's colleagues handed her a document and ordered her to take it to Mitchel's office. Mitchel didn't return home last night. Raegan was so worried that she didn't sleep at all. All she kept thinking about was the woman who answered his phone when she called. What was her relationship with Mitchel? Raegan already knew the answer to that, but she was still in denial. It was difficult for her to come to terms with that fact. Raegan tried to remain calm now. She reasoned that no matter what happened, she deserved a result that would be rewarding for all the years she spent loving Mitchel. This couldn't be all for nothing, right? She pressed the elevator button calmly and went up to the president's office. Before she walked out of the elevator, she smoothed her hair to make sure she looked good. She had arrived at the office, only to see that the door was ajar. A man's voice came. She halted instantly. "Come on, man! Do you have any feelings for Raegan or not?" The voice belonged to Luis Stevens, a childhood friend of Mitchel's. "What do you mean exactly?" Mitchel asked in a cold voice. "You know exactly what I mean!" Luis clicked his tongue impatiently and added, "I think Raegan is a good girl. Isn't she your type?" "Do you want me to hand her over to you?" Mitchel asked carelessly. "You know what, forget it!" The scornful laughter of Luis sounded particularly harsh in Raegan's ears. They were talking about her as if she were an object. Raegan took a deep breath and tightened her grip on the document. Soon, Luis's voice was heard again. "By the way, I saw the gossip news about Lauren's mysterious boyfriend this morning. That was you, right?" "Yes." "Well, well, well! That woman still has you wrapped around her little finger. You always want to please her." Luis sighed and continued to tease Mitchel. "As the old saying goes, absence makes the heart grow fonder. Tell me, did you two..." Their conversation was like a thunder exploding over Raegan's head. Her face turned pale and her body was as cold as ice. The woman was indeed Lauren! Absence made the heart grow fonder! Every word drove a knife into her heart. Several whispering voices filled her head at this time. She suddenly felt light-headed. Her vision became blurry. She held the wall and took a step backward. Suddenly, the door was opened from inside. "Raegan?" Chapter 2 One-sided Love Luis was the one who opened the door. It appeared he was on his way out. Raegan balled her hands, turned to him, and nodded. "Hey, Mr. Stevens!" Without waiting for him to respond to her greeting, she walked past him and entered the office with the document. Mitchel was seated behind a large luxurious desk. In an expensive suit and matching tie, he looked particularly handsome. Raegan noticed it wasn't the same suit he had on when he left home last night. How did he get changed? With her eyes lowered, she swallowed that question and said instead, "Mr. Dixon, this is from the Marketing Department. Please sign it." Mitchel was expressionless as he signed the document at a glance. Raegan walked out the door as soon as he handed the document back to her. Luis was still standing at the threshold. It wasn't until she went out of sight that Luis turned to Mitchel and said in a hushed tone, "Do you think she heard us?" Mitchel's appealing eyes were expressionless at the moment. Obviously, he wasn't paying attention to what Luis was saying. To Mitchel, Raegan had always been docile and never felt jealous of anyone. Her strict obedience was all Mitchel demanded from her in exchange for treating her well. In the elevator. Raegan held her breath just to hold back her tears. Unfortunately, it didn't work. She had thought two years would be enough for Mitchel to realize how much she loved him and reciprocate her love. Now, it turned out that was just a pipe dream. She realized she would always play second fiddle to Lauren, Mitchel's true love. Reagan wiped her tears when the elevator halted. Save for her pale face, she looked normal when the doors opened. She dragged herself to the break room, intending to make herself a cup of tea. Several employees were chatting inside. "Guys, have you heard? Lauren Murray is back." "And who is that?" "Oh, my! You don't know her? Lauren is the heiress of the Murray Group as well as a world-class designer. Most importantly, she's the only girlfriend Mr. Dixon has ever shown off in public. She's his first love!" "Why is her return such a big deal? Isn't it rumored that there is something between Mr. Dixon and Raegan?" "Raegan? She's nothing to Mr. Dixon. Mr. Dixon never admitted that he was dating her. And that is no surprise to me. After all, look at her. She's not even that beautiful. Yet, she behaves as if she's already Mrs. Dixon. What a fool!" Standing at the door, Raegan smiled with self-mockery as she listened to them. It turned out everyone else saw the truth except her. The love was one-sided. "Ha-ha, have you finally woken up from your wild dream, Raegan?" A voice of mockery suddenly came from behind. Raegan turned around to see Tessa Lloyd, Mitchel's cousin, who had always despised her. Tessa must have also heard the employees gossiping. The last thing Raegan wanted to do now was argue with Tessa in the company. She turned to leave, but Tessa blocked her way. With a cup of coffee in her hand, Tessa uttered sarcastically, "Lauren is back now. Do you think Mitchel will still give you any attention?" Raegan said nothing to that. Seconds later, Tessa continued the ridicule. "Maybe it’s time for you to seek out another man, you pathetic fool." Raegan clenched her fists and said coldly, "Ms. Lloyd, if you are interested in that kind of thing, feel free to pursue it yourself." "You..." Raegan's retort made Tessa's face change. The next second, Tessa raised her hand and emptied the cup of coffee on Raegan. Raegan didn't think for a second that Tessa would do something so crazy. She held up her arms just to block the liquid from her face. In no time, the coffee drenched her clothes. Raegan frowned. "What did you do that for? Are you out of your mind?" It was lunch break and many employees were free to watch the drama. Tessa was even more complacent when she saw growing onlookers. She put on a mean-girl look as she said, "What makes you so smug every day, huh? Do you seriously think that others don't know you are just an orphan? The nerve of..." Tessa was silenced by Raegan’s shove. Her jaw dropped to the floor. She had never expected that Raegan, who was so quiet and timid, would shove her. Tessa stuttered, "You... You pushed me? How dare you!" Raegan eyed her and replied, "Yes, I did! It seems you need to be taught simple politeness." Indeed, she lost her parents when she was a child. But that didn't mean she would allow someone to walk over her for it. Wrinkles appeared on Tessa's face as she frowned in anger. As Mitchel's cousin, she was used to being fawned over and respected. This was the first time she had been treated like this. Tessa charged at Raegan like a raging bull, poised to retaliate. This time, Raegan was fully prepared for what was coming. She grabbed Tessa's wrist so that the latter couldn't move another inch. Tessa was shorter than Raegan. As a result, she struggled like an octopus that had one of its tentacles stuck in a fishing trap. Tessa cursed angrily, "How dare you put your hands on me? Who do you think you are?" These harsh words attracted more people to the break room. "That's enough!" Out of the blue, a baritone came from behind. Mitchel had left his office and ran into this hullabaloo. The entire room fell silent. "Mitchel?" Tessa's blood ran cold at the sight of Mitchel. She had always been scared of him. Her mother also warned her against provoking him. But when she remembered that Raegan humiliated her, she put on a pitiful expression and sobbed. "Mitchel, she bullied me." The sunlight from outside fell on Mitchel's handsome face. Raegan felt so grieved all of a sudden, and lowered her head to look at her clothes which were soaked with coffee. Their gaze met in the air. With a deep frown, Mitchel looked at Raegan and said, "Raegan, have you forgotten the rules of the company?" His ruthlessness made Raegan's breathing cease. She couldn't believe her ears. No one dared to make a sound at this moment. Raegan just stood straight there with her slender figure. When she got employed here, Mitchel had told her that the Dixon Group wasn't a place for her to mess around and that he would not tolerate her making any mistakes. Raegan could understand why he took this stand. However, at this moment, she was desperate to know whether Mitchel had heard those hard words Tessa scolded her or he was just pretending not to have heard because he agreed to those words. Was she truly insignificant to him? Scared to death by Mitchel's rage, the crowd soon dispersed. A few employees were bold enough to peep from a distance, unwilling to miss the good show. Mitchel's cold eyes made Raegan shiver from head to toe. Raegan pinched her palm to suppress her emotions as she looked at Tessa. "I'm sorry, Ms. Lloyd. As an employee of the Dixon Group, it was wrong of me to have offended you." Eyeing Raegan, Tessa raised her chin complacently. "Humph! Don't think you'll be let off the hook just by making a simple apology. I don't buy..." "The offence has nothing to do with the company. Personally, I refuse to apologize to you. Now, if you'd excuse me," Raegan chimed in. She then walked past Mitchel without sparing him another look. "You..." Tessa's face turned blue after hearing what Raegan said. Never in her years of being alive had she been so humiliated. She was always the bully, not the victim! The humiliation was so much that scolding Raegan wouldn't appease her anger. Pointing in Raegan's direction, Tessa shouted, "Mitchel, did you hear what that woman just said? She humiliated me, yet she's still so arrogant. Call her back. I have to teach her some manners!" Mitchel, staring at Raegan's thin back, had an ambiguous expression at this moment. "Enough!" he said coldly, raising his hand. As someone who lived and breathed drama and cruelty, Tessa didn't think Mitchel was partial to Raegan just now. She assumed that Mitchel didn't care about Raegan at all. Tessa gritted her teeth and said viciously, "Next time, I'll get someone to teach her a lesson." "Tessa!" Mitchel's tone and squint made it a reproof. Tessa trembled at once. With a somber face, Mitchel said, "I'll only say it once. Forget about what happened here today. Leave Raegan alone." The aura he exuded made her tongue go dry. All the vicious ideas she had in store against Raegan disappeared in an instant. She stammered, "Ok... Okay, got it..." Mitchel cast a cold glance at her and spoke to Matteo. "Irrelevant people wouldn't be allowed in here from today onwards." Without catching the drift, Tessa flattered Mitchel. "Nice call. This is a top company. Not everyone gains access in here." Matteo nodded to Mitchel and then walked over to Tessa. He gestured to the exit. "Ms. Lloyd, this way, please." It wasn't until this moment that Tessa realized that she was the irrelevant person Mitchel just mentioned. She tried to speak to him, but Matteo blocked her way. The security guards then escorted her out. They showed her no mercy. Her struggle was useless. Meanwhile, Raegan got changed when she returned to her office. Her heart was filled with sadness as she thought of how Mitchel looked at her minutes ago. Closing hour soon rolled by. Raegan took her bag and headed for the exit. However, Matteo stopped her. He said, "Mr. Dixon has something urgent to deal with, so he asked me to drive you home." Raegan declined the ride without thinking twice. She was blind before, but now she could see through the situation. In Mitchel's eyes, she was just a nobody. How could Mitchel agree to accompany her to visit her grandmother when he didn't even care about her? Upon arriving at the hospital, Raegan saw that the nurse was about to feed her grandmother dinner. Raegan took the job over and did it by herself. All her life, her grandmother had been living in the countryside, enjoying a quiet life. Everything changed last month when her routine medical checkup showed that she was in need of medical care. Raegan insisted on bringing her to the city for better treatment. Her grandmother wasn't aware of her marriage to Mitchel. Raegan had planned to surprise her today. But as it turned out, that was no longer necessary. Raegan waited for her grandmother to fall asleep before she left. She walked out of the hospital and waited for a taxi. In the distance, a black luxury car pulled into the entrance of the hospital. Raegan's eyes lit up when she saw it. She recognized that car as Mitchel's. Did he come to pick her up? At this moment, she forgot all the pain she had been feeling. Were her thoughts about him all wrong? Did he care for her, contrary to the gossip? The door of the driver's side opened and Mitchel got out. Raegan started walking toward him with her heart brimming with joy. Suddenly, she stopped dead in her tracks. Mitchel had just walked over to the other side and carried a woman out of the car. Worry and compassion were written all over his handsome face. This wiped the smile on Raegan's face. Her heart sank. Chapter 3 Let's Divorce Mitchel's tall and straight figure got closer and closer to Raegan. And then, without saying a word, he strode past Raegan. It was hard to tell if Mitchel saw Raegan or just ignored her. Regardless, Raegan noticed that the woman in his arms was the same one who had been photographed with him yesterday. She was Lauren. Raegan's shoes felt like they were made of lead as she walked away. She lost all awareness of her surroundings. She got into a taxi absentmindedly. Suddenly, the driver uttered, "Ma'am, where to?" Raegan was stunned for a moment. She didn't want to go back to Serenity Villas. It was only a matter of time before that place stopped being her home. After a while, she replied, "Please take me to Crystal Bay." She had purchased an apartment at Crystal Bay after getting married to Mitchel. At the time, she had hopes of bringing her grandmother to the city, so she bought the apartment on mortgage. It wasn't that big, but it had more than enough space for two people. Mitchel didn't understand why she wanted to buy an apartment. He offered to give her a bigger one, but she declined. Looking back now, she realized that buying that apartment was the only wise decision she had ever made in the last two years. When she arrived at the apartment complex, Raegan sat in the park alone, trying to cool herself down. The memories of the past two years were bittersweet. Two years had passed in the blink of an eye even though it was more than seven hundred days and nights. Love could move mountains, they said. Yet, her love didn't move that stone of a man. She finally realized what a fool she had been. She had been making herself a laughingstock in front of everyone. It was already late in the night before Raegan finally decided to go into her apartment. As soon as she stepped out of the elevator, she saw Mitchel standing in front of the door. His sleeves were rolled up casually, and the top buttons of his shirt were undone, which revealed his long neck and part of his collarbone. He was leaning on the wall by the door, his handsome face straight. Raegan froze for a moment. Why was he here? Didn't she see him at the hospital with Lauren? What brought him here? Their eyes met. With his coat draped over his arm and one of his hands in his pocket, Mitchel squinted at her. "Why didn't you answer the phone?" he asked, sounding a little grumpy like someone who hadn't slept in a long time. Raegan took out her phone and saw she had accidentally put it on DND. There were five missed calls from Mitchel. This marked the first time in their two-year marriage. Mitchel blew up her phone because he couldn't find her? Surprising! Before today, she would have been overjoyed by this. People would've thought she won the lottery. But now, she just threw her phone back into her bag, folded her arms, and said in a hoarse voice, "I didn't hear it ring." Mitchel raised his hand to check the time on the watch, and said impatiently, "I've been looking for you for two hours." After arranging everything for Lauren, he returned home to find an empty house. He looked for Raegan everywhere. When he couldn't find her, he asked Matteo to check the surveillance footage of all the roads that led away from the company. He later found out that Raegan went to Crystal Bay without telling him. "Next time, tell me when you are coming here, okay? Let's go home now." After that, Mitchel walked toward the elevator without sparing her another glance. He meant to go back to Serenity Villas. Raegan didn't move an inch. She just stared at his broad back and pondered reluctantly. Would they have a future? Mitchell turned around, only to see that Raegan hadn't taken a single step. He frowned and asked, "Can't you walk? Do you want me to carry you instead?" The light in the corridor illuminated his face, making his side profile almost impeccable. Raegan took a deep breath and said, "Let's divorce." "What do you mean?" Mitchel's voice was cold, and his handsome face changed immediately. "I want to move into my own place. After all, we will be strangers soon." Raegan forced a smile, but her heart was aching as if someone was tearing it apart bit by bit. "We will be strangers?" Mitchel smiled coldly. "Raegan, what do you think our relationship is now?" His questioning left Raegan stunned for a moment. Mitchel had made it very clear to her from the very beginning. This facade of their marriage had happened by mutual agreement. There was no love. In the eyes of others, they were nothing more than just a superior and a subordinate. Mitchel was quite the catch in Ardlens. Many young ladies longed for his love and were even willing to throw themselves at him. His question just now reminded her of that fact. Was he afraid that she wouldn't let him go that easily? If that was the case, he couldn't be more wrong... After biting her lower lip to conceal her bitterness, Raegan said, "I'm sorry, Mr. Dixon. I was giving it too much thought. Anyway, please leave me alone from now on. You don't have to come here again." After saying that, Raegan couldn't help but burst into tears. How could she not be sad when she was cutting ties with the man she had loved for a decade? It was such a long time. Regardless of how difficult it was, she knew it was time to let go. It was high time she stopped being a fool. Strangely, the light in the corridor began flickering. The deathly stare Mitchel was giving Raegan right now made the atmosphere seem like the moment before an attack in a horror movie. Although he understood that Raegan sometimes could throw a tantrum, he felt that she had just crossed the line now. His eyes shone like blazing torches at this moment. But when he saw the tears in her eyes, the rage inside him extinguished in an instant. He said in a low voice, "If this is about what happened between you and Tessa, I..." "No, this isn't about her. Mr. Dixon, please leave now." A lot of things happened between them. And the incident with Tessa didn't come close to any. Raegan felt exhausted. She passed by Mitchel and was about to open the door. Yet, Mitchel was displeased with her stubbornness. He loosened his tie irritably. He then took a step forward and grabbed her wrist. "Stop this, will you?" A second later, he put his arm around her shoulder and pulled her into his arms. He instantly realized that she was burning up like someone who had been set on fire. "You have a fever?" Raegan felt dizzy. She rested her head on his chest weakly. This made the whole situation complicated. Reagan was slow to catch that. When she finally realized that her body was too close to his, she put her hands against his chest and tried to pull back. Before she could escape, Mitchel pulled her back and held her by the waist. With a cold face, he said in a low voice, "Where do you think you are going?" The light flickered again. Out of the blue, Mitchel lifted her up. 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2,523,865	/src/Template/Ads/index.ctp (line 281) '{"alias":2525505}'	No	2024-11-24 18:59	active	1919	🔥🔥Click to read the next chapter for free👉	At Grace Mansion, Carissa Sinclair stared at the man before her—her husband she had waited for a whole year. Barrett Warren, still in his battle armor, wore an expression of both determination and guilt. "Carissa, the king has issued a royal edict for my marriage with Aurora. She will be joining our household. There's no question about it," said Barrett. Carissa's eyes clouded with confusion. "The queen dowager has praised General Yates as a model for all women in the kingdom. Would she be willing to be a concubine?" Barrett's eyes flashed with a hint of annoyance. "No, she won’t be a concubine. She’ll be my legal wife, equal to you." "But calling her equal doesn't change the fact that she’s still just a concubine," Carissa said, a soft smile playing on her lips. Barrett frowned. "Why can't you face the reality? Aurora and I fell in love with each other on the battlefield, and we earned this marriage with our glorified victory. In fact, I don’t really need your approval on it." Carissa smiled mockingly. "Fell in love, huh? Have you forgot what you promised me before you left for war?" On their wedding night a year ago, Barrett was called away to lead reinforcements on an expedition. Before he left, he lifted his wife’s veil and vowed, "Carrisa Sinclair, you're the only woman I'll ever love in my life. I will never take a concubine!" Embarrassed, Barrett avoided her eye contact. "Just forget what I said. Back then, I only considered you a suitable match for a wife. I knew nothing about love until I met Rory." When he spoke of the woman he loved, his eyes softened with deep affection. Turning back to Carissa, he added, "She’s unlike any woman I’ve ever met. I love her deeply, and I hope you'll be generous enough to welcome her." Carissa felt a lump in her throat. Despite her disgust and reluctance, she asked, "What about your parents? Do they agree?" "They do. It was a royal edict, and mother liked her a lot upon seeing her." They agreed? Huh... How ironic! Seems like everything Carissa had done for this household had all been for nothing. "Is she currently in the mansion?" Carissa asked, lifting a brow. Barrett carried a softness in his voice, "Yes, she’s talking to my mother and making her very happy. Even mother's health seems to be improving." "Improving?" Carissa felt a whirlwind of emotions. "When you went to war, your mother was already gravely ill. I brought in the best physician, managed the estate’s affairs by day, and stayed up nights caring for her. That's how her condition started to improve." Carissa wasn’t seeking praise. She was just laying out the facts of her exhausting year. "But seeing Aurora has made my mother feel even better," Barrett said earnestly. "I know this is unfair to you, but for the greater good, please support Aurora and me." Carissa lowered her eyes, as if blinking away the tears. But inspected closely, that's actually her sharpened gaze. "Invite General Yates over. I have a few things to ask her." "There's no need," Barrett refused instantly. "Carissa, she’s different from any woman you know. As a general, she’s above household squabbles and wouldn’t want to meet you." Carissa retorted, "What are women I know like? Or tell me, what kind of woman am I to you? Have you forgotten? I'm also the daughter of the Marquis's family. My father and my six brothers sacrificed on the Southern Frontier three years ago-" "That’s them," Barrett interrupted. "you're still a delicate woman suited only for home comforts, while Aurora has no respect for that. Besides, she never holds back her true thoughts. Trust me, you won't want to hear it from her." As Carissa looked up, the striking beauty mark under her eye became more evident in the light. Calmly, she said, "It’s fine. If she says anything unpleasant, I’ll ignore it. A true matriarch must understand the bigger picture and act with dignity. Don’t you trust me?" Barrett sighed in frustration. “Why put yourself through this? The king has approved this marriage, and Aurora will never threaten your control of the household. Carissa, she couldn't care less about those things.” “Oh, you think that's what I fear? Losing the control of this household?” Carissa countered. Little did Barrett know his household had been reduced to a hollow shell - managing it was a hot potato no one else would bear. Over the past year, it was Carissa's dowry alone that kept the Warren family’s life respectable, and this was her reward. “Enough,” Barrett snapped, his patience running thin. “I’ve done my duty by informing you. Your opinion won’t change anything.” As Carissa watched hum storm out, her bitterness deepened. “My lady, my lord has really crossed the line!” Lulu, Carissa’s maid, said, wiping her tears. “Don’t call him that!” Carissa gave her a stern look. “We never consummated the marriage. He’s not your lord. Now go fetch my dowry list.” “Why the dowry list?” Lulu asked, puzzled. Carissa tapped her on the forehead. “Silly girl, we need to reckon everything before we leave.” Lulu gasped. “Leave? But where can we go? To the Northwatch Estate?” Suddenly Lulu held her tongue, aware that she had touched the sensitive subject. She spared Carissa a guilty look, "I'll get the list now, my lady." Upon the mention of Northwatch Estate, the always restrained Carissa finally let her tears fall. When she was fifteen, her father, the Marquis of Northwatch, had sacrificed his life on the battlefield. Then, just six months ago, her entire family at the Northwatch Estate was brutally slaughtered — assassins rumored to be spies from the enemy nation, Westhaven. She rushed back after getting the news, only to find the dismembered bodies of her mother and grandmother. Even her youngest nephew, two years old, didn't escape death, neither. Now, she was the lone survivor of the marquis' family, the idea of restoring her family’s former glory seemed impossible—at least to outsiders. After all, she was presented mostly as a delicate, fragile woman, while Aurora Taytes had just made herself the first female general in history. It's only natural that the Warren family was more than happy to agree to the marriage. Yet, unbeknownst to the world, Carissa's martial talent was never beneath her father and brothers. If given a chance on the battlefield, she would definitely outshine Aurora Taytes, perhaps a million times more... Just then, Lulu had brought over the dowry list, "My lady, this year alone, you've spent over six thousand silver coins supporting the household. However, the shops, houses, and estates remain untouched. All the bank savings, along with the property deeds and land titles your mother left, are locked up in the chest." "I see." Carisse's gaze lingered on the list with melancholy. Her mother had given her such a substantial dowry, fearing she might face hardship in her husband's home. Yet now here she was. The Warren family had disregarded all her effort, and Barrett had even broken his vow to take no concubine - the very promise that led her mother to choose him over more eligible suitors, despite the Warren family’s fall from grace. 'Was this really the life mother wanted me to have?' It took Carissa no time to made up her mind. “Lulu, get prepared. There's somewhere we need to go tomorrow.” ... Early the next morning, Carissa and Lulu boarded a carriage, heading straight for the royal palace. It was noon by the time they arrived. Under the scorching autumn sun, Carissa and Lulu stood like statues in front of the palace gates. They waited for a full hour, but no one came to let them in. In the palace's study, Derek Walker had already reported Carissa’s arrival to the king three times. “Your Majesty, Mrs. Warren is still waiting outside the palace gates,” he repeated. The king, Salvador Quinton, set aside the document he was reading and rubbed his temples. “I can’t summon her in. The edict has been issued, and can't be taken back. Tell her to go home.” “The guards tried to persuade her, but she refused to leave. She’s been standing there for over an hour without moving.” Salvador felt a pang of guilt. “Barrett requested the marriage as a reward for his military service. I didn’t want to agree, either, but not granting it would embarrass both him and General Yates. They have after all won a big war.” “Your Majesty, when it comes to military achievements, no one can compare to the Marquis of Northwatch,” Derek countered. Salvador thought of Hector Sinclair, the Marquis of Northwatch. When Salvador was a crown prince who had recently joined the military, it was Hector who had guided him. Back then, he had also known Carissa when she was only a cute kid. Salvador himself had fought a bloody path to the throne, paved with death. He understood the struggles of military officers, so when Barrett requested marriage as a reward, Salvador had hesitated but eventually agreed. But Derek was right. In terms of military merit, Barrett and Aurora were far inferior to Hector Sinclair. “Alright, let her in. If she agrees to this marriage, I’ll grant her whatever she wants, even if it's a noble title or an official rank,” said Salvador. Derek breathed a sigh of relief. “As always, you're wise, Your Majesty!” ... Carissa knelt in the study with her head bowed. Recalling that Carissa was now the only one left the Sinclair family, Salvador felt nothing but pity for her. "Rise and speak," he commanded. Carissa bowed deeply with her hands clasped. "Your Majesty, I know it's presumptuous of me to seek an audience today. But I also wish to implore for your grace." "Carissa Sinclair, I have already issued the edict of marriage. It's impossible to revoke it," Salvador said. Carissa shook her head gently. "Your Majesty, I'm not imploring you to reverse that edict, but imploring you for another edict - an amicable divorce with General Warren." The young king was taken aback. "Divorce? You want a divorce?" Carissa nodded her head firmly. She was never someone to pester some man. If Barret Warren loved Aurora Yates so much, then she would let him go. What she needed now was a single edict for an amicable divorce, so she could take away all her dowery and get rid of the despicable Warren family for good, dignified and head high...	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Para empeorar las cosas, su diabólico hermanastro también intervino de manera dominante al mismo tiempo, pidiéndole que fuera suya. *** ¿Su príncipe azul contra su hermanastro diabólico? ¿Cómo podría Kelly salvar su corazón en esta batalla de amor y odio? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Chapter 1: Capítulo 1 Sensaciones de Hundimiento La perspectiva de Kelly ¿Era una bendición casarse con tu mejor amigo? No estaba muy segura de lo que Pierce pensaba, pero casarme con él era un sueño hecho realidad para mí. Y ahora lo que era más emocionante, íbamos a dar la bienvenida a nuestro primer hijo. —Es bueno que seas cautelosa. Podrías haber perdido a tu bebé, señorita Monroe —me dijo seriamente la ginecóloga mientras podía ver la conmoción en mis ojos. Toqué mi vientre subconscientemente y todavía no podía creer que había un bebé allí. ¿Había escuchado bien? ¿Estaba embarazada? ¡Estaba embarazada de un bebé para Pierce! ¡Mi mejor amigo y mi primer amor platónico! Al salir del hospital, no podía esperar para contarle a Pierce sobre nuestro bebé. Me preguntaba cuál sería su reacción. ¿Gritaría de felicidad? ¿Me besaría y todo eso? ¡Dios! No podía contener mi felicidad. Cubrí mi rostro sonrojado mientras fantaseaba. Pero en el momento en que sentí el frío del simple anillo en mi dedo, mi corazón latiendo salvajemente se calmó. Casi olvido que Pierce no era del tipo que estaba interesado en tener hijos, especialmente cuando nuestro matrimonio fue arreglado por su familia. Pierce era un caballero completo, tanto como amigo como esposo. Cada vez que teníamos relaciones sexuales, él era considerado pero prudente, diciendo que no había necesidad de añadir grilletes adicionales cuando no estábamos listos. Este bebé, de cierta manera, estaba fuera de plan. Mi mente se tornaba inquieta mientras me sentaba en mi coche. ¿Sería esto una buena noticia para él? ¿Y si Pierce todavía no estaba listo para el bebé? —Señora, ¿todo está bien? ¿Necesita llamar al jefe? —preguntó preocupado mi conductor privado Luke al notar mi cara fruncida. Luke era confiable como una familia, pero si decidía compartir, aún quería que Pierce fuera el primero en conocer esta noticia. Él es el padre de mi bebé. —No —negué con la cabeza, dando a Luke una sonrisa tranquilizadora—. Está en el vuelo. Hablaré con él más tarde yo misma —Para así poder percibir su respuesta directamente de sus expresiones sinceras. Siempre fui buena en eso. Cerré los ojos recordando el primer día que nos conocimos. Su brillante sonrisa bajo la luz del sol era tan deslumbrante, él era un príncipe. Mucho antes de que fuéramos mejores amigos, me enamoré de él a primera vista. Pero sólo era un amor no correspondido, lo sabía bien. Bajé la ventana del coche para tomar un poco de aire fresco pero accidentalmente capté una vista de nuestra antigua escuela secundaria. Aquel sentimiento amargo llenó mi pecho una vez más. Pierce es mi primer amor pero yo no soy el suyo. En la escuela secundaria, yo era sólo una aburrida nerd a los ojos de los demás, mientras que Pierce Anderson era el brillante quarterback. Todos estaban sorprendidos de que pudiéramos ser amigos. Aunque surgía la enemistad, disfrutaba estar cerca de él. Lentamente me di cuenta de que no quería ser sólo su amiga. Sin embargo, justo cuando estaba a punto de confesar mis sentimientos hacia él, otra chica entró en su vida. Sacudí la cabeza tratando de deshacerme de esos tristes viejos recuerdos. Agarré con fuerza el frío anillo de bodas en mi dedo, diciéndome a mí misma que el pasado era pasado. Pierce dijo que habían terminado y yo era su esposa ahora. Yo era su esposa que ahora llevaba a su bebé. Sequé las lágrimas de las esquinas de mis ojos y abrí la puerta de nuestra casa. Mi corazón se calmó al respirar el aroma de hogar. Nuestro hogar. No era tan lujoso como la villa de su familia, pero era acogedor. Pierce y yo lo decoramos juntos con nuestras propias manos. Lo disfrutamos. Sí, debí de haber estado pensando demasiado. Aquella mujer había estado fuera de nuestras vidas durante mucho tiempo y mi matrimonio con Pierce había sido tan hermoso como un cuento de hadas durante los últimos tres años. Eché un vistazo al reloj en la pared. A estas alturas, Pierce debería haberse bajado del avión. Había estado más de un mes viajando por el negocio de nuestra familia. Pierce era el Presidente de ADE, la compañía líder de revistas de moda en todo Asia, y yo en realidad era la Vicepresidenta de la compañía. No éramos solo compañeros de vida, sino también buenos socios en el trabajo. Realmente lo extrañaba. Marqué su número inmediatamente. Realmente quería escuchar su voz ahora, saber cuándo llegaría a casa. Le prepararía una buena comida y él me premiaría con un dulce beso. Y luego podríamos tener sexo apasionado como el que me dio la noche antes de su viaje de negocios. Ups, casi olvido que ahora estoy embarazada. Necesitaba decírselo primero y luego podríamos hacer otra cosa en su lugar. Estaba felizmente imaginando nuestro encantador reencuentro y mi corazón se detuvo cuando una voz de mujer sonó al otro lado de la línea. —¿Hola? —Corté la llamada cuando solo una palabra salió —mi teléfono cayó al suelo y mi cuerpo empezó a temblar incontrolablemente—. ¡No! ¡No podía ser ella! ¡No podía ser Lexi! Ella ya estaba fuera de nuestra vida. Debo haber escuchado mal. Corrí hacia el refrigerador en un intento de calmarme con la ayuda de algo de alcohol. Pero en el momento en que toqué la botella de vino, me acordé de las palabras del médico y de mi bebé. Necesitaba ser cautelosa por el bien de mi bebé. Me di la vuelta para sacar una caja de leche y me dirigí hacia el sofá. No sé qué me hizo reconocer que era la voz de Lexi en ese momento. Digo, Lexi y yo nunca fuimos cercanas. Lexi Gilbert era una típica belleza rubia por la que los hombres enloquecerían. Ella era la animadora popular en la escuela secundaria mientras que Pierce era el quarterback estrella. Una mejor pareja que él y una nerd como yo, ¿verdad? No fue sorprendente que él se enamorara de ella. Mi orgullo no podía soportar ver al hombre que amaba volver loco por otra mujer. Así que una vez intenté alejarme de ellos en silencio, pero Pierce se negó a desaparecer de mi vida. Cada vez que me sumergía en un mar de libros y estudios para olvidarlos, Pierce aparecería en mi puerta invitándome a salir. No podía decir no a su encantadora sonrisa; no podía decir no cuando él decía que era su deber como mi mejor amigo llevarme a disfrutar del mundo real. Para no arruinar nuestra amistad, solo pude ocultar mi corazón roto, silenciosamente jugando el papel de su mejor amiga a su lado y viendo su rostro feliz por otra chica. Finalmente reuní el valor para estudiar en el extranjero cuando supe que Pierce planeaba proponerle matrimonio a Lexi. Sin embargo, nunca esperé que la Abuela me llamara para suplicarme que volviera. Regresé de prisa solo para ver a un Pierce sin vida. Su corazón fue dañado gravemente, por Lexi. Mi querido chico soleado no estaba por ninguna parte, y mi corazón sangraba. Empecé a odiar a Lexi desde ese momento. Le cedí a mi hombre amado a ella, ¡y cómo se atrevió a hacerle tanto daño! ¡Esa bruja! Pierce no contó a nadie lo que pasó excepto que había terminado con Lexi. La Abuela organizó nuestro matrimonio. No entendía por qué él aceptó hasta el día que lo escuché decir que casarse con cualquiera que no fuera Lexi sería lo mismo para él. Fue tan jodidamente doloroso, pero aún así entré en este matrimonio sin pensarlo dos veces. Mi chico preciado estaba roto y yo quería arreglarlo, sin importar si me arruinaba en el proceso. Me quedé dormida en casa sintiéndome tan insegura y preocupada. Me desperté en medio de la noche cuando sentí a alguien acariciando mi mejilla. Lentamente, abrí los ojos y me di cuenta de que me había quedado dormida en la sala. Alguien me levantó del sofá. Inmediatamente reconocí su olor y su tacto mientras lo miraba con ojos entreabiertos. —Pierce... —Hmm —murmuró mientras caminaba hacia las escaleras—. ¿Por qué dormiste en el sofá? Miré su rostro mientras me bajaba suavemente a la cama. Acarició mi cabello y besó mi frente. Siempre fue tan tierno y por eso lo amaba tanto. Incluso cuando hacíamos el amor, era muy considerado con mis sentimientos. Habíamos estado separados durante más de un mes, mi cuerpo lo extrañaba y mi corazón lo deseaba. —¿Dónde has estado? Te he estado esperando —dije mientras acariciaba su mejilla. —Solo me encontré con un amigo. Dijiste que me estabas esperando, ¿es algo urgente? Mirando su rostro tierno, de repente no quise arruinar el momento. Así que cerré los labios entreabiertos y tragué la verdad de vuelta en mi estómago una vez más. Mañana, tal vez mañana, tendré el valor de enfrentar todos los rompecabezas. Negué con la cabeza e hice pucheros, diciéndole que tenía sueño. Se rió y con cuidado me llevó a la cama. El momento en que estaba a punto de dejarme después de darme un beso de buenas noches, entré en pánico por alguna razón. Entonces rápidamente lo agarré y lo besé con toda mi pasión, tratando de desvestirlo, tratando de hacer que me tocara más y más profundamente. Lo extrañaba. Lo quería. Sentí que la única forma en que podía estar tranquila era dejar que se introdujera en mí de nuevo. Para asegurarme de que todavía era mío. —Espera Kels —sin embargo, él me detuvo sujetando mis manos locas en la cama—. Creí que dijiste que tienes sueño y necesitas descansar. —Pero creo que te extraño más ahora —Lo miré inocentemente y pude captar deseo en sus ojos, pero no sé por qué desapareció pronto. Solía estar feliz cuando yo tomaba la iniciativa. Como si notara mi confusión, se rió y me pellizcó la nariz juguetonamente, —Solo me tomaré una ducha. Huelo a alcohol. Asentí y lo observé mientras caminaba hacia el baño. Pero el sueño me golpeó de nuevo así que cerré los ojos para echar una siesta. Sin embargo, ya era de mañana cuando abrí los ojos de nuevo y Pierce estaba a mi lado, poniendo una bandeja de comida en la mesa de noche. —¡Hola! —saludé y sonreí al darme cuenta de lo que había hecho. Me había preparado el desayuno. En la cama. Lo más dulce. Sonrió y se sentó en la cama. —Buenos días. Sonreí mientras me sentaba en la cama. Él llevó la bandeja y la puso junto a mí. Levanté una ceja y ladeé la cabeza mientras miraba su rostro apuesto. Sus ojos son marrones profundos. Tenía cejas gruesas y negras que complementaban sus hermosos ojos. Su nariz era orgullosa y puntiaguda y sus labios eran rojos y finos. Literalmente parece un sexy chico malo. Incluso Damon Salvatore se avergonzaría de estar a su lado. Nadie tiene oportunidad contra este hombre. —¿Qué es esto? ¿Es esto un soborno? Me dejaste plantada anoche, chico malo. Él no se rió. Suspiró y suavemente me recogió el cabello detrás de las orejas antes de sostener mi mano y mirarme a los ojos. —Tengo algo que decirte. Sentí que mi corazón se aceleraba. Pensé en nuestro bebé en mi vientre. Él tiene algo que decir. Yo tengo algo que decirle también. —¿Q-Qué es? —pregunté mientras sentía que mi voz temblaba. Tomó un profundo suspiro. —Sabes que eres importante para mí, ¿verdad? Asentí lentamente con los labios entreabiertos. No pude responder. Tengo miedo de lo que está a punto de decir. Tengo un mal presentimiento. —Fuiste mi mejor amiga antes de que nos casáramos. Eres una de las pocas personas que valoro... Escondí mis puños apretados bajo la sábana. No sé por qué me está diciendo todo esto pero ya sentía las lágrimas acumulándose en la esquina de mis ojos. —Kelly... —se detuvo y cerró los ojos con fuerza antes de mirarme de nuevo a los ojos. —Creo que es momento de que nos divorciemos. —P-Pierce... —Sentí mi corazón estrujarse. Sonrió. —Sé que tú tampoco tienes sentimientos por mí. Solo te casaste conmigo por mis abuelos. Solo hiciste esto porque los amas. Ahora es momento de nuestra verdadera felicidad, Kelly. Negué con la cabeza, —¿D-De qué estás hablando, Pierce? —Lexi ha vuelto, Kelly. Mi primer amor ha vuelto. Chapter 2: Capítulo 2 Nunca llueve pero cuando lo hace, diluvia Punto de vista de Kelly Me bajé de la cama y traté de irme, pero Pierce agarró mi mano. Inmediatamente me sequé las lágrimas que rodaban por mis mejillas antes de que él pudiera verlas. Se puso frente a mí y miró mi rostro mientras yo intentaba con todas mis fuerzas mirar hacia abajo y evitar sus ojos. Sentí mi corazón despedazarse. «Pensé... pensé que podría hacer que se enamorara de mí en esos tres años juntos. Pensé que sus sentimientos evolucionarían y me vería como una mujer en lugar de solo una mejor amiga». Fui estúpida por tener esperanzas y soñar tan alto. Fallé. No importa cuánto lo intenté, su corazón solo le pertenecía a su primer amor Lexi. —Kelly... —sostuve mi respiración y tragué el dolor mientras lo miraba—. Necesito lavarme antes de comer. Él miró dentro de mis ojos como tratando de descifrar lo que estaba pensando. Sé que me conocía demasiado bien, así que intenté con todas mis fuerzas ocultar mi dolor y le sonreí. Suspiró y soltó mi mano. —Está bien. Te esperaré aquí. Comemos y vamos al trabajo juntos. ¿Juntos? ¿Cómo podía ser tan cruel? ¿Todavía quería que nos lleváramos bien como si no hubiera pedido el divorcio? ¿Quería que siguiéramos como estábamos justo después de decirme que su primer amor había vuelto y quería divorciarse de mí? Oh Pierce, ¿qué estás pensando? Si antes podía obligarme a quedarme en el asiento de su mejor amiga deseándole felicidad, ya no tenía el valor después de los tres años que compartimos. No hay manera de que pueda soportar ese tipo de tortura nuevamente, especialmente cuando estoy esperando su bebé. «El bebé... Pensé que era una buena noticia para nosotros pero ahora... Sería más bien una carga para él, supongo. Una carga que le impediría obtener su verdadero amor y libertad». «Sé cómo es crecer siendo un niño no deseado. Mis padres se divorciaron incluso antes de que mi madre muriera y la nueva familia de mi padre me odiaba y duele como el infierno. No quiero que mi bebé experimente lo mismo que sentí. Necesito mantener a mi bebé alejado de eso». Fingí una sonrisa nuevamente. —No podemos. Necesito visitar el estudio para la sesión de fotos de nuestros nuevos modelos... —Iré contigo —No. —Lo empujé de la mano. Sus ojos siguieron mi mano antes de que levantara la cara para mirarme de nuevo. —Tienes unos documentos que firmar. Nuestros horarios ya están organizados, ¿recuerdas? —Pero... —Tengo un conductor personal, Pierce. Estaré bien para ir sola. Suspiró y asintió lentamente. Me di la vuelta y entré al baño. Inmediatamente abrí la ducha y me puse bajo el agua fría. Las lágrimas cascaban por mis mejillas mientras cubría mi boca para suprimir mis sollozos. Mis hombros temblaban realmente mal y cuando pensaba en mi bebé, tragaba fuerte e intentaba calmarme. Me sequé la cara y acaricié mi vientre. «Necesito ser fuerte. Tengo que mantener la calma. No debería poner en juego la vida de mi bebé solo porque tengo el corazón roto. Tengo que manejar esto inteligentemente». Sostuve mi respiración y terminé mi baño. Cuando salí del baño, me sorprendí al ver que Pierce todavía estaba ahí. Estaba luchando por arreglarse la corbata frente al espejo de cuerpo entero. También noté mi par de tacones y vestido en la cama. —¡Hey! Elegí tu vestido para hoy. Dado que nuestro matrimonio no era público, Pierce dijo que intentaría hacer pequeñas cosas por mí como esposo. Lo hacía bien y solía disfrutar esos momentos dulces pero ahora, iba a matarme. Agarré el vestido y entré al armario. Lo sentí seguirme. Coloqué el vestido blanco de vuelta y elegí uno rojo. Cuando me enfrenté a él, su frente estaba fruncida. Sonreí. —Prefiero el rojo hoy. Me sentiría hermosa con este vestido. Sus ojos fueron hacia el vestido que estaba sosteniendo y su rostro se calmó de inmediato. Asintió y caminó hacia mí. —Ya veo. Ayúdame a arreglar esto primero. Puse mi vestido en su brazo y comencé a arreglar su corbata. Podía sentir cómo me miraba intensamente y eso hacía que mi corazón latiera tan rápido. Tomé una respiración profunda y mordí mi labio inferior mientras luchaba por arreglar la corbata. Mi visión se está volviendo borrosa otra vez. ¡Maldición! —Kelly… Salté de sorpresa. —¿Hmm? —¿Estás bien? Lo miré y sonreí, —Sí. —Tengo otra cosa que decir. Terminé de arreglar su corbata, así que inmediatamente agarré el vestido de él. Lo miré antes de caminar más allá de él y hablar... —Hablemos en otro momento. Voy a llegar tarde. Lo escuché suspirar mientras me seguía de nuevo. Agarré mi ropa interior y me vestí mientras él estaba de pie detrás de mí. Está silencioso todo el tiempo como si estuviera pensando en algo. —Deberías comer antes de irte. Lo enfrenté y asentí. —Lo haré. Deberías irte ahora. —Kelly, estamos en la misma página, ¿verdad? Lo miré. No, Pierce. Nunca estamos en la misma página. Todo esto son solo mis fantasías estúpidas. Pensé que tenías sentimientos por mí y estaba muy equivocada. —Si es por el divorcio, entiendo todo, Pierce. Sé lo que tengo que hacer. Solo dame un poco de tiempo porque estoy realmente ocupada con la empresa. No voy a huir. —Kelly, no estoy haciendo esto solo por mí. También lo estoy haciendo por ti. Has estado encerrada conmigo desde que nos casamos. Sé que no eres feliz porque en el fondo, también quieres encontrar al hombre que mereces. Alguien que realmente te ame. No yo. No alguien que esté a medias. —Entiendo lo que estás tratando de decir, Pierce —dije e intenté darme la vuelta pero él me sostuvo por la cintura, manteniéndome en su lugar. Hizo todo lo posible por capturar mis ojos y tuvo éxito. Me miró preocupado. —Eres mi mejor amiga. No quiero perderte, Kels. Eres una de mis pocas personas… —Lo sé —dije frustrada. Se veía sorprendido, así que me calmé. —Lo sé. No tienes que preocuparte. Estoy solo estresada por el trabajo. No es por nuestro divorcio. Sus labios se separaron y asintió lentamente como si pudiera respirar adecuadamente. Se acercó hacia mí y me quedé congelada cuando me besó suavemente la frente... —Gracias, Kelly —susurró. Mi corazón se apretó. Habían pasado tres años, pero yo seguía siendo una cobarde. ¿Por qué no podías decirle que lo amabas, Kelly? ¡Él es tu esposo y estás llevando su bebé! ¡Dile y quizás cambie de opinión! Tragué fuerte y estaba a punto de decírselo pero sonó su teléfono. No me perdí el identificador de llamadas. Otra vez, era Lexi. —Tengo que irme. —Se rascó la cabeza en señal de disculpa y no me perdí las comisuras de su boca levantadas. —Llamé a Luke y él está esperando afuera. Come antes de irte, ¿de acuerdo? Con eso, dejó nuestra habitación. Las lágrimas que había logrado suprimir estallaron de nuevo. ¿Por qué pensaría que podría tener una oportunidad? Ya hizo su elección desde el momento en que pidió el divorcio, ¿no? Siempre que se trataba de Lexi, yo era siempre a quien él abandonaría. Chapter 3: Capítulo 3 Labio Superior Rígido Punto de vista de Kelly Entré al estudio usando solo tacones rojos de dos pulgadas y un vestido rojo. Todos me miraban mientras caminaba por el pasillo. Todos me saludaban con una sonrisa, pero mi rostro permanecía estoico, sin mostrar ninguna emoción. La conversación con Pierce esta mañana aún seguía en mi cabeza, pero no podía permitir que afectara mi trabajo. No podía fallar en mi trabajo después de haber fallado en mi matrimonio. Respiré hondo para ajustar mi condición. Sin embargo, al entrar en la sala de fotos, pude notar que todos estaban en caos. —No podemos! Ella no está respondiendo sus llamadas. ¿Qué deberíamos hacer? El Vicepresidente viene hoy. Se enfadaría. —Pues dile la verdad. Es amable. —¡No en esta situación, Lily! Nos regañaría —¿Qué está pasando aquí? —pregunté mientras entraba a la sala. El personal ahora me miraba con expresiones preocupadas y supe entonces que había un problema. —B-Buenos días, Señorita Monroe. Señorita Monroe. Por supuesto, nadie sabía que Pierce y yo estábamos casados excepto nuestras familias. Sentí un pellizco en el corazón por esa verdad. Duele. La miré con expresión vacía, —¿Qué? —T-Tenemos un problema, Señorita Monroe. La Señorita Chen, nuestra modelo ha estado rechazando nuestras llamadas. Dijo que oyó que vamos a cambiar de modelo, así que... no quiere venir aquí. Incluso está... amenazando con presentar una demanda contra nosotros. Ella bajó la cabeza. Apreté los dientes y recorrí la sala con la mirada. —¿Dónde está el gerente de marketing? —T-Todavía está intentando convencer a la Señorita Chen, Señorita Monroe. Me masajeé la frente y cerré los ojos con fuerza. Agarré mi cabello y grité con mucha ira. Sentí que todos a mi alrededor saltaban de susto. Gruñí y aspiré aire antes de mirar alrededor. —Señorita Monroe... —¿Qué sucede, Señorita Hayley? Usted es la gerente de marketing, ¿qué está pasando? —Señorita Monroe, no sé cómo ocurrió, pero la Señorita Chen escuchó que usted está cambiando nuestro modelo. Está a punto de presentar una demanda contra nosotros ¿Cambiar el modelo? ¿Cómo es que no sabía nada de esto? La Señorita Chen siempre había sido nuestra socia de confianza y, si no es necesario, cambiar modelos para una sesión comercial con poca antelación solo causaría muchos problemas para la compañía. Nunca permitiría tal error barato. —Nunca pedí eso. Debes estar equivocada. —Corté sus palabras para ahorrar tiempo—. ¡Arregla este desastre o tendré que despedirte! —Señorita Monroe... Fue el Presidente quien nos pidió cambiarlo —Hayley habló con hesitación—. Ordenó eso tan pronto como regresó de su viaje de negocios ayer. Fui golpeada por la verdad. ¿La orden de Pierce? ¿Por qué no me lo dijo? Él solía discutir cada decisión importante conmigo primero. —No debería ser... —Estaba confundida. Pierce no era un empresario despistado. Mantenía una clara distinción entre el trabajo y las relaciones, por eso siempre tenía éxito. Y por eso también decidió mantener nuestro matrimonio en secreto. —Sí, Kelly. Di la orden —La voz me devolvió. —Señor Presidente... —Hayley se inclinó con respeto al ver al hombre que apareció de repente detrás de mí. —Creo que me debes una explicación, Pierce. ¡Sobre cambiar el modelo! —gruñí al voltearme para cuestionarlo. Él sabía claramente cuánto esfuerzo puse en ganar este proyecto. Apenas había podido dormir esos días y la Señorita Chen era la ideal para trabajar con nosotros. Recordé que él también estuvo de acuerdo. Pero ahora... simplemente cambió el modelo como quiso sin decírmelo de antemano. Sentí como un golpe duro en mi cara. —Continúen con el trabajo. Se lo dejaré claro —Tranquilizó al personal primero, ignorando la ira que estaba a punto de salir de mis ojos. —¡Respóndeme, Pierce! ¿Por qué cambias el modelo tan de repente? —No pude contener mi enojo y él simplemente tocó mi hombro susurrando—. Este no es el lugar para hablar. Déjame explicártelo en el coche. Miré alrededor para notar a otros echando miradas furtivas hacia nosotros. Luego aparté sus manos y caminé hacia el estacionamiento. Pero en el camino, mi corazón se hacía más y más pesado. Tenía la sensación de que no iba a disfrutar de su explicación. —Ahora, dilo —Lo solté en cuanto nos sentamos en su coche. Él me miró a los ojos como sopesando mis emociones. Yo miré hacia otro lado de nuevo. No podía soportar sus miradas. No podía soportar sus ojos que nunca me miraban de la manera que yo quería que él me mirara. Él no tiene sentimientos por mí y eso duele mucho. —Yo-Yo..." hizo una pausa y suspiró—. "Reemplacé a la Señorita Chen porque Lexi quiere ser nuestra modelo. También es apta para ser nuestra modelo, así que acepté." —¿Qué? —pregunté incrédula. Él apretó los labios y miró hacia otro lado. Desordenó su cabello antes de sacudir la cabeza y sujetar mi mano. —Lo siento, no te lo dije antes. Fue tan repentino. Ella pidió un favor y no pude decir que no —Tomé mi mano de vuelta y lo miré con dolor y enfado—. No puedes decirle que no a ella, por lo que prefieres dañar a la compañía, nuestra compañía. Me traicionaste, Pierce. —Kels, vamos. Sabes cuánto la amo. Ella es mi primer amor." Dolorosamente, cerré los ojos. Oh sí, ella es tu primer amor. Siempre es la que quieres sin importar lo que cueste. Mientras ella frunciera un poco el ceño, podrías hacer la vista gorda al dolor y esfuerzo de los demás. Eres tan despiadado, Pierce. —Bueno, ya has decidido. No tengo voz en esto ya que eres el Presidente. Solo vete. Yo estaré en la oficina—Dije fríamente mientras abría la puerta del coche para salir. —Kelly..." Lo miré a los ojos. 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