Chapter 12 Carter's grip was fierce . A sharp , searing pain shot up Sharon's wrist , but she swallowed it down and raised her eyes to meet his . Her voice came out cold and even . " I heard you . So what ? " Nate didn't catch her tone / He shouted , " So what ? Of course it means you apologize to Kelly ! " Julliard sighed quietly . If Sharon intended to apologize , she wouldn't have asked then what ? She was making it perfectly clear - she heard Carter's demand but had no intention of complying . Carter's eyes locked on her face . " This is the last time I'll say it . Apologize to Kelly . " Sharon looked up at him . " Carter , do you realize the sentence you've said to me more than anything else is : ' Apologize to Kelly ' ? If you're not tired of it yet , I am . If you and Kelly like hearing apologies that much , should I just hire a few people to follow you around and apologize all day long ? " Nate exploded . " Sharon , you screw up and still think you don't owe anyone anything ? Have you no shame ? " Sharon's tone didn't change . " If you think I've done something wrong , feel free to call the police . " Nate jabbed a finger at her , so furious he couldn't find the words . " You- " Suddenly , the pain in her wrist intensified . It felt like the bones were about to be crushed . She frowned in agony , her face turning pale . Still , Carter seemed completely unfazed . His piercing gaze didn't waver . " Mr. Biggs , " Sharon said , her voice strained but steady . " If you keep this up , you're going to break my wrist . " He didn't let go . " So you're still not going to apologize ? " Nate added fuel to the fire . " Good job , Carter ! That's the way . Show her what happens when she goes too far ! " Cold sweat began to bead on Sharon's forehead . Her face was paper - white , her lashes trembling faintly from the pain . " If you break my wrist , " she said , " I'll call the police . I'll charge you with intentional assault . Oh - no , wait ... " A thin , ironic smile curled her lips . " With everything you've done to me , it might not just be assault . It could very well be domestic violence . I'm sure the media would have a field day . ' CEO of BIGGS Group Exposed as Wife - Abuser ' - don't you think that headline would get plenty of clicks ? The pressure around her wrist abruptly released . Sharon slowly lifted her arm and glanced down . A dark bruise was already blooming across her pale skin . Carter's eyes flickered , just for a moment . Seeing this , Nate burst out again . " Carter , did you hear her ?! She actually threatened you ! A woman like that - you can't give her an inch ! She's probably just doing this to get your attention again " Before he could finish , Julliard clamped a hand over his mouth . " Nate , " he said calmly , " let's not interfere in a husband and wife's matter . " Then he turned to Kelly . " Kelly , why don't we give them a moment A 1/2 Chapter 12 +25 BONUS Kelly hesitated . She looked at Carter , worry in her eyes , then said softly , " Carter , maybe Sharon's just been cooped up at home too long ... her mood's been a little off lately . Let's not take what she said too seriously . She probably just needs some space to unwind . " Nate scoffed . " She's a housewife with nothing to do but sit in comfort all day - what's she need to unwind from ? She feeling better now that she's out looking for random men ? " Julliard tugged him by the arm . " That's enough , Nate . Let's go wait for Carter in the private room . " Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!