hapter 20 Brandon Caldwell's black sedan followed the white SUV from a distance , not too close , not too far . Rain streaked down the windshield in uneven waves , but his eyes never left that car - his knuckles white against the steering wheel . The SUV turned into a gated apartment complex and came to a stop at the base of a six - story residential building . He saw Evelyn Parker step out of the car , and Ryan Hays circled around with an umbrella . The umbrella tilted instinctively toward her , like muscle memory , like he'd done it a hundred times before . It wasn't just the umbrella . It was the ease . The intimacy . What made Brandon's blood boil was the next scene - Evelyn took the keys and unlocked the entry door with ease . They live together ? Brandon slammed the door and sprinted through the rain , his clothes instantly drenched . " Evelyn ! " The two of them turned at the same time , caught mid - step on their way upstairs . Evelyn's lips pressed into a hard , silent line the moment she saw him . " You're living with him now ? " Brandon's voice boomed through the rain . " Barely a few months apart and you're already shacking up with this guy ? " Ryan stepped forward , calm but firm . " Mr. Caldwell , I think you need to calm down . " " Get the hell out of my way ! " Brandon snapped - and swung . His fist landed squarely on Ryan's jaw . The umbrella fell to the ground with a splash . " Brandon ! " Evelyn shoved him back , crouching beside Ryan , " Are you okay ? " Ryan wiped the blood from his mouth and shook his head . " It's fine . I've had worse . " Rain streamed down Brandon's face , dripping from his soaked hair . He stood at the foot of the stairwell , watching Evelyn help Ryan up Chapter 20 76.92 % SHE IS LIVE NOW ON tango " Have you lost your damn mind ? " Evelyn stood protectively in front of Ryan . " Does throwing punches make you right ? " Her voice was sharp , unwavering . " Is that all you've got left ? " Brandon panted heavily . " Are you two living together ? " " And what if we were ? " Evelyn pulled a key from her pocket . " Take a good look . This is Claire's apartment . I'm in the guest room . Ryan's crashing at his sister's place . Still want to be jealous ? " Ryan tugged on Evelyn's sleeve gently . " Come on , let's just go upstairs . " Brandon gripped the stair railing . " Evelyn . Please . We need to talk . " " Talk about what ? " She turned on him , eyes blazing . " About how you tricked me into signing those divorce papers ? About how your mother made my life hell for two years ? Or about how you swore there was nothing between you and Vanessa - right before you slept with her ? " " I know I messed up ! " Brandon's voice cracked . " I never wanted a real divorce . I was going to rescind the filing - I swear I was . " Evelyn let out a sharp , bitter laugh . " Then why didn't you ? " His mouth opened - but no words came out . " Let me tell you why , " she descended the stairs slowly , one step at a time . " Because back then , listening to your mother was easier . Because you thought I would never leave . Because- " She paused on the final step , face level with his . " Because you never cared enough . " From above , Ryan called down , " Evelyn ? They're locking the hallway door soon . " " I'm coming , " she replied without looking back . She turned to Brandon . " Leave . Don't come looking for me again . " Brandon reached out , desperate , and grabbed her wrist . " I can't live without you , " " Let go . " Her tone turned to ice . " No. " Ryan came flying down the stairs . " She said let go . " Brandon lunged again . This time , Ryan dodged , and the two of them crashed into each other , grappling beneath the pounding rain . Chapter 20 76.92 % " Stop it ! " Evelyn shoved herself between them . " Brandon , that's enough !" Brandon glared at her , soaked and furious . " So that's it? You're really choosing him ? Seven years together , and now I'm nothing compared to some guy you've known a few months ? " " Seven years ? " Evelyn let out a cold laugh . " The last two , your mother spilled boiling water on my hands- and you told me to endure it . I got four hours of sleep a night taking care of her - and you said it was my duty . " Her voice trembled , but her eyes never left his . " And now you want to talk about love ? " A window above creaked open . A neighbor stuck their head out and shouted , " Hey ! It's the middle of the night ! Shut up already ! " Ryan gently took Evelyn's hand . " Come on . " She pulled her wrist free from Brandon's grip . " I'm tired . I really am . These past two years drained every last ounce of love I had for you . " " I'm tired , Brandon . Really tired . " She turned away and climbed the stairs , her voice trailing behind her . " Don't come back . " Brandon stood in place , watching the hallway lights flicker on floor by floor ... until they stopped on the third . Then darkness again . The rain poured harder . He stayed there , soaked to the bone , eyes fixed on that dark window above . It was a long time before he finally turned ... and walked back to his car , alone .. Chapter 20 King or Clown Move aside ! I'll show you my crown ! Title: Secrets Unveiled: A Billionaire's Glow-Up Journey from Housewife to CEO Embark on a riveting tale where a woman conceals her billionaire status to play the role of a devoted housewife, quietly supporting her husband for six years. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when his ambiguous relationship with another woman pushes her to make a life-altering decision. Delve into the themes of empowerment, modern relationships, and the pursuit of self-discovery as our protagonist navigates the complexities of love, betrayal, and revenge. 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