CHAPTER 15 Celeste's POV I stepped out of my car , my heels clicking against the pavement as I folded my arms and leveled Damien with a cold stare . " Didn't you want the divorce first ?" My voice remained even , but the fury blazed just beneath the surface . " You even announced it in front of everyone at the party . So why are you acting so hypocritical now ? " His expression faltered , his lips parting slightly like he hadn't expected those words . His usual arrogance was missing . replaced with something … darker . Even sadder . He definitely looked conflicted . For a moment , I thought he might actually say something honest Something real . But then , his features hardened , and the mask slid right back into place . " Are you just looking for an excuse to get rid of me faster ? " 7 " His voice was sharp , taunting . " So you can go and live with your Agroup of lovers ? " I let out a humorless laugh , shaking my head . " Right . Because that's exactly what I did while you were busy parading around with your ' spare wife . " His jaw tensed , and a fleeting shadow passed through his eyes . And then , Tight o on cue- Genevieve sauntered over , slipping her arm through Damien's without hesitation , pressing herself into his side like she belonged there , " Oh , there you are , Damien ! I've been looking everywhere for you " She looked up at him , touching his cheek , then flashing me a saccharine smile . " You left so suddenly - I was worried . " I stiffened Damien frowned slightly but didn't push her away . " Oh , Celeste , " she purred , her voice full of false concern . " You were discharged from the mental institution without notifying us . How shocking . " She b blinked to me , asked with an innocent tone . " Tell us , how did you get out ? Did your lover help you ? " Her nails traced lazy circles on Damien's arm , her smirk widening as she watched me My fingers curled into fists . I refused to let her see how much that stung . Genevieve stepped forward , reaching for my hand as it we were old friends . Her perfectly manicured fingers stretched toward me , her expression full of mock sympathy . " Celeste , dear , " she cooed , tilting her head . " I know this must be hard for you , but some things are just meant to be " She sighed dramatically . " You and Damien . didn'ty you keep saying that your marriage was a mistake ? Maybe that drove you to I'sidestepped her , my blood boiling . But she was quick - too quick . Before I could pull away completely , she tried again , reaching for me with an exaggerated pout " Come now , let's not be childish , " she said sweetly . " You've already lost everything . There's no need to make this uglier than it already is " That was it +15 BONUS Without hesitation , I grabbed her wrist - bard Genevieve gasped , her eyes widening in shock . " Don't , " I said , my voice low and cold , " ever touch me again . " Her smirk faltered , but she quickly recovered , tugging at her wrist . I didn't let go . I'm not the same Celeste you walked all over before , " I continued , tightening my grip just enough to make her flinch . " You want to provoke me ? Keep pushing , Genevieve . See what happens . " " Let go of me , " she hissed , trying to yank herself free . I leaned in , my voice barely above a whisper . " I tolerated you for too long . That ends now , A muscle in Damien's jaw twitched as he took a step forward , but I didn't look at him . My gaze stayed locked onto Genevieve's , watching as uncertainty filled her eyes . For the first time , she wasn't in control . With one last warning squeeze , I finally released her . She stumbled back , quickly masking her unease with a sharp laugh . " My , my , " she mused , rubbing her wrist . " Looks like the little madwoman finally grew claws . I don't think you should have been let out of that asylum . " I scoffed , the sound hollow and unimpressed . Genevieve's words were meant to provoke me , to bait me into reacting . But I wouldn't give her the satisfaction . Without sparing her - or Damien a second glance , I turned on my heel and walked straight to my car Damien one last time . " Sign the divorce , " I said flatly , my voice carrying no emotion . The sooner , the better . " I didn't wait for a response . I didn't even check to see his reaction Once I got in , I turned to Sliding into the driver's seat , I gripped the wheel tightly . The moment the engine roared to life , I pressed my foot against the accelerator and sped off , leaving them both behind . In the rearview mirror , I saw Damien turn to Genevieve , his brows furrowed as she clung to him dramatically . His hand rested on her back , soothing her as if she were the one who had just been humiliated . A sharp pain shot through my chest , but I forced myself to laugh bitterly . You're still heartbroken over him ? 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