Chapter 6 - Daniel Realizes The Deed Was Never In His Name
Daniel dropped into one of the velvet-upholstered barstools, burying his face in his hands as a low, miserable groan escaped his lips.
He had spent years lording this house over Elise, using it as a psychological weapon to prove his dominant authority in their marriage.
Every time she wanted to redecorate, every time she hosted her own architectural clients, he reminded her that she lived under his roof.
Now, standing in the harsh light of reality, he realized he was nothing more than a guest who had overstayed his welcome.
“You lied to me every single day,” Daniel whispered, his voice cracking with humiliation and sudden, overwhelming panic.
“No, Daniel,” Elise corrected him firmly. “I allowed you to live a comfortable lie because I foolishly believed love required sacrifice.”
“You mistook my loyalty for weakness, and my protection for your own inherent superiority,” she added without a trace of emotion.
Evelyn slammed the legal papers down onto the counter, her face flushed with furious indignation as she pointed a finger at Elise.
“You cold, calculating witch! You set him up from the very beginning just to humiliate our family!” Evelyn screamed hysterically.
“Your family’s reputation was built on debt and deceit long before I ever met your son, Evelyn,” Elise retorted sharply.
“And as for this house, my attorneys will be serving you both with formal eviction notices by nine o'clock tomorrow morning.”
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Daniel’s head snapped up in sheer horror. “Eviction? Elise, you can't throw your own husband out on the street!”
“We aren't husband and wife anymore, Daniel,” Elise replied, slipping a diamond ring off her finger and placing it beside the deed.
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