Chapter 6 - THE WEDDING WAS A LIEClara returned home and confronted Ethan.
“You knew my father.”
Ethan said nothing.
“You knew him before we met.”
Silence.
“Answer me.”
“Yes.”
Clara slapped him.
Ethan didn't react.
“Why?”
“He offered me a job.”
“And?”
“I met you.”
“You planned it?”
“No.”
“You pursued me because of the trust.”
Ethan looked away.
That was enough.
Clara laughed through tears.
“My entire marriage was a business deal.”
Ethan stepped forward.
“I loved you.”
“No.”
She backed away.
“You loved what came with me.”
Vivian entered.
“Enough.”
Clara turned.
“You knew.”
Vivian said nothing.
“You both knew.”
Vivian raised her chin.
“Do you know how many people would kill for what you inherited?”
Clara stared at her.
“You married me into this family.”
Vivian smiled.
“We gave you a family.”
“No.”
Clara's voice cracked.
“You gave me a cage.”
She walked to the door.
May you like
Then turned.
“And tomorrow, I'm opening every lock.”
