Chapter 14 The Whitmore Group's deal collapsed . The reason ? Chase had picked a fight in public . The potential partner thought he was unstable and chose to walk away . " I'm sorry , " Nora apologized as she dabbed iodine on Dominic's wound . " I only suggested provoking him because I was out of options . I didn't think he'd lose control like that ... " Dominic looked at her steadily . His throat bobbed , but his voice remained calm . " It's fine . What he did ... really was inexcusable . " Nora was a little surprised . Dominic added , " But your idea worked . Provoking Chase to make a scene was far more effective than our original plan . " A bright smile spread across Nora's face , lighting her up from within . It landed squarely in Dominic's heart . He hesitated for a moment , then said , " Actually ... I think we can keep using this strategy . " " What do you mean ? " Nora didn't quite follow . Dominic looked a bit awkward . " I mean you telling people you're my fiancée . " " Oh , " Nora nodded . " Faking a fiancée thing - sure , makes sense . " " It's not pretending , " Dominic cut in . " What I mean is ... you can say it to others . But maybe you could ... also consider making it real . " Nora looked up at him in shock . Dominic quickly turned his head , his ears flushed red . " I ... you ... " Nora stumbled over her words , utterly flustered . " Let's talk later ! " she blurted , practically fleeing the room . She hadn't expected Dominic to harbor feelings like this for her . Chapter 14 31.17 % Their mutually beneficial partnership had suddenly taken a sharp turn . She needed time to process . Meanwhile , back at the Whitmore residence , Chase had just received a contract termination notice from his former business partner - along with divorce papers delivered straight from the County Clerk's Office . The documents clearly outlined the division of assets and custody of their daughter . Assets : split fifty - fifty . Custody : awarded to the innocent party . At the bottom of the page was Nora's fingerprint , red as blood , stabbing straight into Chase's eyes . He still refused to believe she had really left him . That she would leave him for another man . How could she be so heartless ? Had she truly forgotten all their promises ? The vows they'd once made ? That cold , ruthless woman . A flicker of vindictive light flashed in his eyes . " Get me all the videos and pictures of her , " he ordered . " The beach photos , the bedroom shots , everything - especially the one where that guy was groping her . Upload them . Make them blow up . Let the whole damn world see . " Let's see if she'd still act so high and mighty after this . At the same time , at the Faulkner estate- Nora nearly passed out when she saw the videos . Her hands trembled as she called Chase . " You leaked those pictures ? " " Yeah , " he said casually . " So ? Changed your mind yet ? Come back to me , and I'll take everything down . " Nora's voice broke . " You're disgusting . " Chapter 14 Exness Global 31.17 % ex 4.5 FREE D Keep more of what you make with even better pricing . Discover Exness . Google Play INSTALL " Me ? You're the one who ran off with another man right after the divorce . Who's the shameless one here ? " Chase paused , then softened his tone a little . " But look - if you're willing to come back home , I'll forgive you . I won't hold your thing with Dominic against you . " Nora hung up on him with a sharp click . Tears streamed down her face as she scrolled through Weibo . A tidal wave of hate washed across the screen . [ Damn , look at her face - like she's enjoying it . What a whore . ] [ Wait ... isn't she that ex - wife from the Whitmore Group ? ] [ Oh yeah , I heard she's hooking up with the Faulkner guy now . Talk about moving fast .] The vulgarity was overwhelming . She looked through the photos one by one. The first time she'd been with Chase , he'd filmed it . Said it was proof of love . The photo of her on the delivery table - exhausted , half - naked , just after giving birth - he'd snapped it while holding her hand and whispering " You did great . " Now it was all laid bare for the world to see . Her chest ached so badly she could barely breathe . She had thought she no longer cared . But Chase had just delivered the killing blow . The man who once held her most intimately now left her with the deepest scars . He was truly cruel . In the midst of her breakdown , she collapsed into a warm embrace . Dominic held her close , eyes full of tenderness and fury . " Don't worry - I'll make this disappear . ' He pulled out his phone and called someone . " Ten minutes . I want every last trace of those images off the internet . " Chapter 14 31.17 % OV Exness Global Nora blinked through her tears , dazed . A strange warmth bloomed in her chest . She had never - not once in her life - been protected like this . She'd been married to Chase for almost ten years . All she ever got from him was indifference , coldness , and disdain . Never once had he defended her . He only ever humiliated her - again and again . Now , as she looked at Dominic , something in her heart quietly began to shift . That night , the two of them dined at a rooftop restaurant with a panoramic view of the city skyline . Dominic gestured toward the glittering buildings . " I remember the first time I came to Bellwood ten years ago . I was dead broke , and everything felt so shiny and new . Never thought I'd make it here . " Nora looked at him with genuine admiration . " Starting from nothing ? That's incredible . " Dominic gave a faint smile . " Yeah . I'm not the kind of man who freeloads off women . Especially not the kind who mooches off them and still acts like he's doing them a favor . " Nora paused . That seemed a little pointed . Dominic continued , " I've spent years chasing status and wealth . Now I've got both . And somehow ... life just feels kind of dull . " " You ? Bored ? " Nora raised a brow . " With money and time like yours , the world's at your feet . " Dominic looked at her , his gaze teasing but serious underneath . " Sure , but I still don't have someone to do all that with . " " If this company had a lady boss by my side , that'd be even better . " He stared right at her as he spoke . Chapter 14 31.17 % Nora's heart jumped . She quickly tried to change the subject , but Dominic gently pulled her right back . " Nora , " he said softly, " I mean it . " At the top of the hotel , lights shimmering across the city like spilled gold , Dominic finally confessed : " Nora , I'll admit - at first , I approached you with an agenda . But the more time I spent with the more I saw the real you . You're an amazing woman . Kind , strong , resilient . " you , " It's not love at first sight . That'd be too easy . What I feel is deeper . Something that's only grown stronger with time . " " Nora , would you give me a chance ? Let me protect you , care for you ... and make sure you never have to flinch again . " Nora's eyes filled with emotion . She had only just broken away from Chase . A new relationship was the last thing on her mind . She didn't feel ready . But she didn't know how to say that to Dominic . Everything tonight had happened so fast . Dominic was watching her , silently encouraging . " I ... " she began . " Well , well . If it isn't the perfect pair of adulterers ! " A voice suddenly roared from outside the room . Chapter 15 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!