Chapter 4 Grayson's shoulders sagged with relief . Then he turned on me , his face twisted with disappointment . Jesus Christ , Rosalie . When did you become such a bitch ? " ' I thought - look , I knew shacking up with Vanessa wasn't fair to you . I figured once I got back home , I'd pay her off and end things clean . " ' But you ? You don't deserve that kind of consideration ! " watched him play the victim and had to bite back a laugh . So you want a divorce . You're bringing Vanessa home as the new Mrs. Ashford ? " He hesitated . knew exactly why . was old money . Ashford - adjacent since birth . Our families had orchestrated our marriage like a business merger - because that's what it was . Vanessa ? She was broke as hell . No connections , no pedigree , nothing to offer but her womb . And Grayson ? He wanted his cake and to eat it too . Why else disappear for three years , then suddenly crawl back when the money ran out ? He cleared his throat , trying to sound noble . Vanessa stood by me when I had nothing . Took care of me , loved me . I'm not throwing her away . " But I'm willing to keep you around . Out of mercy . You handle the business , she takes care of the home . And you keep your mouth hut about it . We clear ? " stared at him . hen I laughed . Hard . le actually expected me to play sister - wife in his delusional fantasy ! irayson didn't even register my reaction . He turned to Vanessa , voice going all soft and tender as he squeezed her hand . Vanessa's carrying my child . The Ashford heir . " I've already decided - this baby inherits everything . " Vanessa locked eyes with me , her smile pure poison wrapped in sugar . 'I really hope you can accept this , Rosalie . I know it's ... a lot to process . " Grayson's face hardened . " Process ? Vanessa's the one being forced to share . Rosalie's vindictive as hell - I'm being generous letting her stay in this family at all . " 01:17 My Dead ' Huchand Chase Vi Chapter 4 I watched their little performance , my voice dead calm . " Who said I agreed to share you ? " Vanessa's face lit up like Christmas morning . " Wait - you'll actually divorce him ? " Grayson's confidence cracked . He finally looked at me . ' If you're forcing me to choose , fine . Vanessa stays . You can go . " I smiled . ' You don't have to choose . " ' Because neither of you is getting a damn thing . " The words had barely left my mouth when the door slammed open . Richard and Margaret Ashford stepped inside , side by side . Grayson's face transformed . He rushed toward them , arms outstretched . Mom ! Dad ! I'm back ! I'm finally home ! " Vanessa scurried over too , one hand cradling her flat stomach in an Oscar - worthy performance . Today's such a blessing ! I can already feel the baby moving ! " Grayson whipped around to glare at me , his voice dripping with accusation . Rosalie's been keeping us apart . Manipulating you , lying about who I am - Mom , Dad , you finally see what she really is , right ? " le reached for his father's hand . ichard yanked it away like he'd been burned . Don't . Call . Us . That . " Our son died three years ago ! " Chapter 3 Chapter 5