Chapter 3 - Lauren Smiles As Ethan Stands Defiant And Cold
Lauren Pierce stepped closer to Ethan, her black cocktail dress catching the warm glow of the crystal chandelier overhead.
A triumphant smirk touched the corners of her painted lips as she watched Grace absorb the devastating physical blow.
“See? She clearly doesn't understand how things work around here anymore, Ethan,” Lauren purred with venomous sweetness.
Ethan swallowed hard, his jaw clenching as he forced himself to look away from his wife’s unblinking gaze.
“You brought this on yourself, Grace, by refusing to act like a civilized partner in this home,” Ethan muttered defensively.
Grace slowly lowered her hand from her burning cheek, her voice dropping to a low, icy whisper.
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“Five years of my life, Ethan... and this is how you choose to repay every single sacrifice I made?”
Lauren laughed softly, crossing her arms over her chest as if she owned every square inch of the estate.
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