Chapter 5 - Carter Realizes What Her Calm Demeanor Actually Means
Back in the dining room, Carter finally snapped out of his paralyzed daze and lunged toward the double doors.
“Elena! Get back here right now!” he roared, bursting out into the foyer just as she reached the heavy front threshold.
He grabbed her arm, expecting her to flinch or submit as she had done countless times during their turbulent marriage.
Elena stopped instantly, turning her head slowly to look down at his hand gripping her velvet sleeve with pathetic desperation.
She didn't shout. She didn't struggle. She simply raised her dark, piercing eyes and looked straight through him.
“Let go of me, Carter,” she whispered, her tone carrying a freezing authority that made his fingers involuntarily loosen their grip.
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“You can't leave... who is going to manage the foundation? Who is going to sign the merger papers on Monday?” he pleaded hoarsely.
“Ask your new mistress... she’s standing right over there looking panicked,” Elena replied coldly, nodding toward Evelyn.
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