Chapter 15 You're Out of Options A sarcastic smile played on Caroline's lips . " Doesn't it sting ? You were so close to marrying her . " 14 min left Caleb's eyes were as cold and venomous as he glared at her . " You know damn well why we didn't end up together ! You're the reason , yet here you are , trying to blame others ! " Caroline laughed dryly . " Keep lying . But deep down , you know the truth . Your mom killed your wedding plans way before our hookup even happened ! " She sucked in a breath , her voice tinged with exasperation . " And now ? I'm stepping aside for you . Just marry your sweetheart . I've even teed up the public outrage for you. What's holding you back ? Don't tell me you're having second thoughts . " Caleb froze . Those trending hashtags ? His first thought wasn't about losing Michelle . No , it was disbelief at Caroline's lengths to ditch him . He couldn't believe that even now , all she cared about was leaving him . 1/6 09:40 Chapter 15 You're Out of Options 14 min left Deliberately provoking her , he said , " I have loved Michelle for so many years . If I want to marry her , it's gonna be legit . But you ? You made her look like some homewrecker . You're gonna pay ! " Caroline didn't flinch , her face a mask of indifference . " Then go ahead , " she shot back . " Hold her tight and tell the world she's your soulmate . Problem solved . No one'll care if she's the side chick . Simple as that . Why you making it hard ? " Her calm only fueled his fury . With a sudden shove , he sent her stumbling back onto the couch . Caleb moved in , bracing his arms on either side of her , caging her in beneath him . " So desperate to ditch me ? You can't wait to see me with someone else ? " He leaned in close , his voice a low growl laced with menace . " What's the rush ? Got a new guy lined up , or upset because I didn't satisfy you in bed ? " His breath grazed her ear , carrying the faint scent of sage . That chiseled , handsome face hovered inches from hers . Caroline thrashed beneath him , but he locked her down with his legs . 2/6 09:40 Chapter 15 You're Out of Options 14 min left " Quit squirming , " he rasped , his voice rougher now . " You're still my wife . Anything I do is perfectly legal . Once you get a real taste of me , you'll see those other guys out there don't hold a candle . " Then he dipped his head and nipped at her earlobe . A shudder ran through her , revulsion surging in her gut . Steeling herself , she jerked her head aside . Caleb pulled back instantly , wary of hurting her ear . In that split second , Caroline yanked her arm free , cracked him across the face with a stinging slap , and drove her knee hard into his groin . As he doubled over with a grunt , she shoved him off and scrambled free . But Caleb wasn't some pushover . He'd spent years training , hitting the gym , and sparring . His strength wasn't just for show . As he toppled , he snagged her arm , pulling her down with him . To steady herself , Caroline had to brace against his arm . Quick as a flash , he hooked his legs around hers . 3/6 09:40 Chapter 15 You're Out of Options 14 min left " What're you running from ? " he sneered . " You're the one who stooped to slipping me drugs back then . Don't play the saint now ! " " First off , I didn't drug you , " she snapped , dripping with scorn . " Second , you think every woman's dying to jump you ? Who'd want a used - up guy some mistress already pawed over ? " You , in my bed ? Scrub yourself two hundred times , and I'd still gag . Keep your hands off me ! " Caleb's face turned to stone . " So you did find someone else ? " " Cut the rumors . With or without another guy , I'm done with you , " Caroline said , ice in her tone . " Since I dared to set up this situation , I'm ready . Even if you don't run to the hospital , I can still use public opinion to force you into a divorce . " His eyes glinted with danger . " What's your next move ? " " Just look outside the window , and you'll know , " Caroline said with a light laugh . " I've told you , once I've made up my mind , no one can stop me . " Caleb clamped her wrists , hauling her to the window . Down below , a swarm of reporters had gathered , cameras trained right on them . He yanked the curtains shut , his face livid , voice thick with fury . 4/6 09:40 Chapter 15 You're Out of Options " Have you lost your mind ? " ( 14 min left " This is crazy to you ? " Caroline laughed bitterly . " When you kept pushing me , cornering me , did you ever think about the fallout ? The second you nabbed Wilfred , I tweeted my address . Now every journalist in town's camped out here . " Caleb stared , disbelief etched on his face . " Do this , and you'll never know peace again . " " I'll handle the fallout , " she shrugged . " Anything's better than being stuck with you . Sign the divorce papers , and I'll tell the press we're splitting peacefully . If not … " She glanced at the window . " I'll jump . " " And if I get hurt , " she added , locking eyes with him , " everyone will pin it on you . " Her eyes were cold , devoid of any old affection . Caleb's heart sank like a stone . For the first time in his life , panic clawed at him . Before he could respond , Caroline pressed him . " Still mulling it over ? Drag this out if you want , but I can't control tomorrow's headlines . Caleb , you're out of options . " " So this is your grand plan to shake me off ? " he said with a cold laugh . 5/6 09:40 Chapter 15 You're Out of Options 14 min left " You Martins have all the power , " she shot back , arching a brow . " I had to get creative . Have you made up your mind yet ? " Caleb flung her hands off him . " Fine , I … " Before he could finish , a blinding beam of light blasted up from below . Moments later , multiple cars sped into the neighborhood . A crew piled out , surrounding the reporters in a tight ring . And then , the journalists began packing up and leaving . The tide turned in an instant . Caroline gaped at the empty street below , dumbfounded . How the hell … 1 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!