Chapter 6
Nathaniel froze momentarily, then resumed peeling the apple. Only after removing the last strip of skin and placing it in Aurora’s hand did he finally respond]
“Ignore her. She’s getting what she deserves, Ill have your number changed and get you a new phone. This one’s compromised anyway.”
Aurora didn‘ object, passively allowing Nathaniel to take her phone.||
Whatever. One less thing to deal with
marriage certificate to Aurora. Staring at their wedding photo, Aurora felt a surreal detachment]
On the fourth day, Damian had someone deliver their ma
Since childhood, she’d programmed herself with a single goal: becoming Mrs. Nathaniel Rhodes. To be worthy of him, she’d forced herself to master everything he found interesting
Tea ceremonies, fencing, race car driving…
She’d even jumped off a fucking bridge when he wanted to try ban
bangee jumping, despite her terror of heights]
Over the years, she’d erased herself to become his perfect companion. But it didn’t matter now–she was officially someone else’s wife…
That evening, Nathaniel returned to play nurse, insisting on doing everything himself. He even hovered outside the bathroom door while she peed
Nathaniel watched her unstable right leg with a fleeting glance of discomfort.]]
“About your leg–I’ve found the top orthopedic surgeon on the East Coast. It’ll be fixed soon.“]
Aurora’s lips switched, fighting the urge to laugh at his transparent bullshit.]
She wanted in tell him to save it, that Damian had already arranged everything, but all her thoughts collapsed into a mechanical “Mm–hmm.”
After using the bathroom, Nathaniel stepped out so the housekeeper could help Aurora wash.
Tonight, the older woman wouldn’t shut up about Nathaniel’s supposed virtues.]
You know, Miss Aurora, Mr. Rhodes hasn’t slept in three days, he’s been so worried about you. Such devotion! I’ve never seen a man so in love
Love–|
In the past, Aurora would have clung to every word, adding her own lovesick commentary. Now, each syllable felt like nails on a chalkboard
“Inough,” Aurora cut her off fladly. “I need to rest,”
“But Mr. Rhodes made homemade chicken soup specially for you tonight. He said it was your favorite recipe=“||
Aguated, Aurora yanked die covers over her head, unly pulling them down after the woman finally took the list and left.]]
What a joke. Nati andel probably couldn’t even find the kitchen in his own house, let alone make sup
she had o idea what awaited her the next morning[]
Carly the next day, Aurora’s phone in up with Olivia’s call ||
over New York
“Autural Holy shit–check Tik Tok right now! Someone’s livestreaming Intimate photos of you and Damian Aurora’s face disited of color, before she could even open the aggs, notifications flooded her seen as a trending topic featuring her and Daunian exploded
Sinclair Heiress Cagla in Sex Scandal with Wolle Heir, Spreading Disease and Shane Sinclairstur||
Aurodas mind went blank as something inside her finally stuttered||
The photos showed her didveien, with exposed shoulders, stumbling out of the car while Damba’s body bore telling hickeys that explained everything Who could have takes these photos?||
Aurora’s phone slipped from her hand as she stared vacantly into space. At that moment, I elicia Rhodes–who was supposed to be overseas–appeared in her
doorsmay..]
She stood their triumphauity, giving Aurora a malicious susile “Like my little Tikfok caign, bitch? Aren’t you dying to know who gave me those juicy pics? || “Tat It was Nathaniel–your precious fucking prince charming
“I fucking told you
I’d make
you pay. You tried to get me sent away, so I’m destroying everything you have. How’s it feel to be New York’s biggest whore? Your grandfather must be so proud
