Chapter 11 - Evelyn Issues a Cold Corporate Ultimatum
Later that evening, the heavy oak doors of Luca’s penthouse opened to reveal Evelyn standing there with two security guards carrying her designer luggage.
She looked immaculate, her expression carved from pure ice as she tossed a heavy legal document onto the entryway table.
“Don't bother looking surprised, Luca. My father’s legal team has already initiated the dissolution of our engagement,” Evelyn announced sharply.
Luca didn't even look up from his desk in the adjoining room, his mind entirely consumed by the photographs of his twins.
“Do whatever you want, Evelyn. The engagement was a business arrangement anyway,” Luca replied dismissively.
“A business arrangement? You humiliated me in front of the entire Chicago elite by chasing your penniless ex-wife across a restaurant!” Evelyn shrieked, her voice cracking with fury.
“My ex-wife and my children, Evelyn. Get out of my house before I have security throw your bags into the street,” Luca commanded coldly.
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Evelyn glared at him with pure venom, realizing she had been completely discarded the moment Luca laid eyes on his real flesh and blood.
She spun around on her heels and slammed the heavy oak door behind her, leaving Luca alone in his empire of glass and stone.
