Chapter 1 " Sign it . Fifty million . That's more than enough to last you a lifetime . " ] Evangeline stared at the divorce papers spread across the mahogany table . The property division - she walks away with nothing but fifty million in cash from their two - billion - dollar empire . [ ] יד " Eva , I know this sucks , but Scarlett and I are the real deal . " Dominic's voice carried guilt , but way more impatience . [] Evangeline's gaze drifted to the woman in the corner , putting on her innocent act . [] Scarlett . Her best friend . Her maid of honor . [] Now the homewrecking bitch who'd destroyed her marriage . [ ] " I'm so sorry , Eva . I never wanted it like this , but you know how love is ... " Scarlett served up that wounded puppy dog look she'd perfected . [ ] Here we go again . In her past life , she'd only discovered the truth while dying of cancer in a hospital bed . Dominic and Scarlett had been legally married for three years while she played the oblivious wife . She'd been the ultimate fool . [] And all her assets ? Dominic had systematically stripped them clean . [ ] Fifty million ? In her previous life , she hadn't even gotten that before being tossed out like trash . ] Evangeline slowly picked up the pen and with deliberate precision . Dominic blinked , clearly shocked by her compliance . [] " You ... actually signed ? " || " What , did you think I'd beg you not to leave ? " Evangeline looked up, a cold smile playing at her lips . " You're giving yourself way too much credit . " [ ] Not making the same mistakes twice . [ ] Only taking fifty million ? No fucking way ! [ ] Since fate gave her a do - over , this time she was going to make these two pieces of shit PAYI -0 " Although ... " Evangeline paused mid - motion , " fifty million cash , transferred tomorrow . And I'm moving out - give me three days to pack my stuff. " [] Dominic practically exhaled with relief , thinking he'd dodged a major et . " No problem . I'll have finance wire the money to your account first thing tomorrow . " Evangeline stood up , grabbed her Birkin , and headed for the door . " Well then , I wish you two lovebirds all the happiness in the world , She walked out of the law office without a backward glance . [ ] Behind her , she caught Scarlett's voice : " Dominic , you don't think Eva's just putting on an act , right ? She used to worship the ground you walked on ... " ..- 0 " Who cares ? As long as she signed , we're good . " Dominic's tone was dismissive . " Fifty million is generous as hell for her . I mean , what's a woman like her gonna spend it on anyway ? " Outside , Evangeline heard every word and smiled even wider . [ ] Fifty million ? Oh , Dominic , honey . Do you have any clue how much you've actually stolen from me over investments of mine are worth now ? ] Since he was so desperate to get rid her , she'd make it real easy for him . [] Evangeline pulled out her phone and dialed . ] three years ? Do you know what those insignificant little Hey , Ashton ? It's Evangeline Hawthorne ... Yeah , Dominic's wife , I need to talk to you about something ... " [ ] Chapter 1 Ashton was the city's top divorce attorney , specializing in high - net - worth asset disputes . [ ] In her previous life . Evangeline had died never knowing she'd had legal options to protect herself . [ ] But this life ? This life was different . ] If Dominic wanted to play games , she'd show him how it's really done ! Three days later , at the Hawthorne mansion . [] Evangeline was packing her things when Scarlett showed up to " help . " " Eva , you really don't hate me ? " Scarlett asked , her voice dripping with fake concern while her eyes gleamed with victory . [ ] " Hate you ? " Evangeline looked up , almost amused . " Why would I hate you ? " ] ] " Because ... because of Dominic and me ... " " 0 " Oh , that ? " Evangeline went back to folding her clothes . " Scarlett , do you honestly think Dominic and I had anything left ? " [] Scarlett looked confused . ] " We've been roommates pretending to be married for years . You think I didn't know what was going on ? " Evangeline continued casually . " I just couldn't be bothered to deal with the drama . " " Now that you two made it official , honestly ? You did me a favor . " [ ] Scarlett's face shifted . Something felt off . Based on everything she knew about Evangeline , this wasn't how she should be reacting . For the past three years , every time Scarlett played innocent , Evangeline would comfort HER and say it wasn't her fault . [ ] But today's Evangeline felt like a completely different person . [ ] " Eva , you've ... changed . "[ ] " Have I ? " Evangeline closed her suitcase . " Maybe I just finally woke up . Life's too short to waste on people who don't deserve it . " [ ] Just then , Dominic walked in . [ ] " How's the packing going ? The money's already in your account . " [ ] Evangeline checked her phone - sure enough , fifty million had been transferred . ] Thanks . " She was polite , almost businesslike . " Well , I'll get out of your hair now . " ] Dominic watched her calm demeanor with growing unease . He'd prepared for tears , screaming , maybe even some plate - throwing . This composed response was throwing him off . ]] " Eva , you sure you don't need anything else ? " ] ] Evangeline dragged her suitcase to the door , then turned back with a look that could freeze hell . ] ] " Dominic , we've known each other for eight years , been married for three . I thought I knew you . Turns out I never did . " She paused . " Same goes for you - you never knew me either . " ཤ་ ཡི་ བཟོ་ ེ་ ནི འ " When you finally figure out what I've been investing in these past three years , I hope you can still - smile . " [ ] With that , Evangeline walked out for good . ] Dominic and Scarlett stared at each other , both feeling like they'd missed something major . [ ] " Dominic , what did she mean by that ? " Scarlett asked , panic creeping into her voice . [] Dominic frowned , that nagging feeling getting stronger . [ ] But fuck it - she was gone , papers were signed . How much damage could she possibly do ? He wanted to focus on his future with Scarlett ] As for Evangeline's investments ? Please . Some boring mutual funds and maybe a few startup stocks . How much could that possibly be worth ? [ ] What Dominic didn't know was that the very next day , he'd get a call from a law office that would change EVERYTHING . [ ] " Mr. Sterling , we're representing Ms. Evangeline Hawthorne regarding some issues with your property division ... " ] ] Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!