Hartley, take care of yourself, or your stomach only worsen,” the doctor advised. Scarlett nodded her thanks and walked out of the consultation room. she the stairwell, she exhaled softly, her gaze on her phone’s blank screen. Last night, in the throes of unbearable stomach pain, had texted her Hawkins, hoping he would her the hospital. But now, hours later, there was still no reply. She no stranger to silence, but it didn’t make the sting less painful. Suppressing her disappointment, Scarlett forced to focus and her Add to My Books But as she reacnea aoor, ner Trоze. She spotted a figure she knew too well Chapter 1 In Danger enough to art. His lips were set in a and eyes, deep as the night sky, made him irresistibly magnetic. presence was commanding. But it him. him was Harrington, the star adored by millions. Scarlett’s body cold, her hands trembling as she a step toward them, only to herself. She hid behind the wall, peeking out as her chest tightened. No matter many times she herself not to care, nothing could have prepared her for the way looked ut Margaret. His usually so cold distant, were now filled a and tenderness had never seen. Years ago, her parents had saved Richard’s grandfather Hawkins, and out of gratitude, the two had their marriage. Scarlett had fallen for Richard at first sight, but he had always resented her. To him, their marriage was obligation, a debt he was forced to repay. Chapter 1 In Danger After her parents passed her uncle Clarke took over the family business, quickly fell apart. bond between the two families and Scarlett thought their engagement would quietly dissolve. But when company bankruptcy, he went to Nicholas for help. Richard despised the arrangement, he still went through with the marriage his family’s honor. Scarlett had that Richard soften towards her one day. But no matter she tried, he never truly saw her. They love can’t be now she understood how prinfully true that was. knew it, Scarlett had stumbled back to their villa. Her mind was fog, unable process anything. Just as she was trying to her thoughts, her phone [I’m with his child. meet and discuss divorce. The text made her hands clench into fists. She even been home five minutes, Margaret was Chapter In Danger already to flaunt her triumph. of Richard’s over the years flashed through Scarlett’s mind, each one like a fresh wound being ripped open. Her eyes scanned the address attached to the message, and moment, the weight of her grief and threatened to overwhelm her! But she on, closing her eyes if willing herself to stay She was very tired. Even the deepest love could be drained dry a marriage filled bitterness rejection. And when you reached a deaded, the only thing to do was around and walk Maybe this marriage had always been doomed. Without a word, got up, took a shower, and slipped into a soft dress. Downstairs, the house was eerily quiet, save the maids bustling about. Richard hadn’t returned home, as usual. Scarlett had long since grown used his absence. showed up were when he needed to placate his grandfather when him to her. Outside, the city lights glittered beneath the darkening sky. grabbed her car keys without hesitation, pulled out the divorce papers she had prepared long ago. With steady hands, she signed her at bottom. There no left for hesitation, no more reason to hold All that remained for to sign, then, they would both free. Scarlett followed the GPS to the hotel, short distance away. Taking a deep breath, she to the mentioned in the text message. The door was slightly ajar, the room inside pitch black, not a light on. She hesitated for moment before pushing door open. Chapter In Danger here,” she said. she cautiously inside. Her brushed along the wall, searching for a switch. Before she could it, the door slammed shut her, warning, a strong arm wrapped around her waist, yanking her back hard. time to react before she was being dragged toward the bed. Instinctively, clawed the arm holding her, her nails in deep. The man and his grip just enough to slip free. She scrambled the door, her breath quick and ragged, but before could reach the handle, he tackled her to the think you me, huh?! teach you a lesson you’ll never forget!” Scarlett’s heart pounded in chest. She struggled, kicking and screaming, desperate for someone to hear her. Chapter 1 Danger “I’m Richard’s wife! If you lay a hand on me, the Hawkins family will come after you!” The man laughed darkly, she heard unmistakable clink a belt being unfastened. “That’s exactly why I’m here. Richard sent you to himself. “Didn’t he tell I gave up 30 percent of my profits just for the chance have a little with his wife. words hit her slap the face. Scarlett’s breath caught throat as she stared into the darkness, mind swirling disbelief and horror. Write your comment His Wants A Divorce, CEO 1/6