Chapter 5
Carter walked down the long corridor toward the grand master suite, his heavy leather shoes striking the hardwood floor like thunder.
He pushed the double doors open, finding Evelyn frantically shoving diamond necklaces and designer dresses into a leather suitcase.
"Where are you going, Evelyn?" Carter asked softly, standing in the doorway with his hands rested casually inside his suit pockets.
Evelyn jumped, dropping a gold necklace onto the carpet as she turned to face him with a panicked smile.
"Carter! I... I thought I would stay at my sister's place in Aspen for a few weeks to let things cool down," she stammered.
"You don't need to lie anymore," Carter said, stepping into the room as the heavy oak doors slammed shut behind him.
Evelyn’s fake smile completely melted away, replaced by a cold, calculating sneer.
"So you found out," she scoffed, dropping all pretense of guilt as she adjusted her emerald green dress.
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"You can't do anything to me, Carter. Our prenuptial agreement guarantees me fifty percent of Sterling Enterprises if we divorce for any reason."
"I own half your life, darling," she taunted. "And my lawyers will bleed you dry."
