Chapter 1
Ethan Brooks and Scarlett Reid had been enemies since they were kids.
That year, they ended up as the only suitable match for a business alliance marringe in their social circle.
than insisted he’d rather die than marry Scarlett
This sparked her interest. Then I’m definitely marrying you. Go dier
On their wedding day. Ethan released dozens of pussycats to humiliate her.]]
she picked one without flinching hubby-
Ethan’s smug smule faded instantly
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Looking at the stubborn woman determined to marry him, he sneered. “You’ll regret. Trust me.”
Three years later, Scarlett caught Ethan cheating for the ninety ninth Ginse.|||
Only until then did she truly understand what he really meant by regret.||
After an overnight flight. Scarlett stood exhausted in their bedroom doorway. The floor was a mess of discarded clothes and the musky smell twisted her
phan lounged shirtless in bed with his hands all over a woman wearing Scarlett’s silk nightgown.
He noticed Scarlett and smirked. ||
“Check it out! Looks better on her than on you, right?” ||
“Hey
Bien Ninety–ninth time, huh? You still hanging around after all this shit?
Scarlett rubbed her queasy stomach. For once, she didn’t fight back against his crustry
“Get dressed. We need to talk.“]]
Ethan laughed at her back. “Talk? What the hell do we have to calk about?“|]
Scarlett stopped without turning around. “Divorce.“]
Ethan’s jaw dropped. “Finally my dream come true!”
Scarlett had barely sat in the study for five minutes when Ethan burst in, fully dressed. Hikeagerness was obvious.
“Are you joking?” His eyes were full of contempl
She silently pushed the divorce agreement toward him
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“As you wish, sign it“||
Ethan grabbed the document suspiciously. He couldn’t believe Scarlett would actually divorce him. The Reid family had lost all their status, and he assumed shed cling to his money until the biner end!]
Reading the agreeinent left him stunned. She wasn’t asking for anything–not even the apartment.]]
“Seriously? You’re not planning to make a scence at my family’s estate later? |
Scarlett remained calm. Im serious. No drama, Promise.
Ethan quickly signed his name, his lips curving into a sanile as the burden lifted||
“Let’s hit the court now. Thirty day divorce cooling off period–I don’t want to waste another damn day with your[]
“Now?” Scarlett frowned]
“Ha! Getting cold feet already? |
Despite her cramping stomach, Scarlet couldn’t stand his smug look. “OK, Let’s go.“1
in, tossing the pen down with a grinƐ
about text guy. This guy seenta perity good. ||
hey filled the paperwork quickly. The clerk handed them a form and started explaining. “If you change your mind within thirty days-“]
“No way,” than cut in, tossing the pen down with a grin.]
Scarlen found Ethan’s car still parked at the curb. He honked at her
He lowered his window and took off his sunglasses with a relaxed smile.
“Look, Scarlett, we’ve fucked, so I guess that counts for something. Don’t worry about next guy. This guy seems pretty good-
He held out a business card, hoping to embarrass her.]]
To his shock, she took it. Thanks. I’ll think about it.“]]
She walked away calmly, leaving Ethan speechless.
What Ethan didn’t know was that these thirty days weren’t just a countdown to divorce
They w
