Chapter 10 Those long days at NewYork Presbyterian gave me the one thing I desperately needed : clarity . Funny how a brush with death puts everything in perspective . All those things that seemed earth shattering before ? Now they felt like paper cuts compared to the simple gift of breathing . Before the crash , I was that typical Upper East Side wife oversensitive , anxious , perpetually seeking validation. When faced with betrayal , Id been paralyzed by pain and doubt , too terrified to even acknowledge what was staring me in the face . Classic Emma Pierce , always overthinking , never acting . But nearly dying ? That has a way of rearranging your priorities . I understood something fundamental now : nothing absolutely nothing matters more than living authentically . Not your Architectural Digest worthy penthouse , not your carefully curated image , not even the man you thought would love you forever . Really living . Not just existing in some gilded cage on Park Avenue . It means accepting that life can pull the rug out from under your Louboutins at any moment . It means facing betrayal and deception even your darkest hours and slowly , painfully finding the strength to rebuild yourself into something stronger . The divorce agreement wasnt some emotional decision . While Nathan was playing house in Greenwich , I had Sullivan & Cromwell draft an ironclad document . Moms initial angel investment in Pierce & Associates that crucial 30 % stake she insisted on turned out to be my salvation . She always had a killer instinct for investments , and Nathans undeniable business genius turned her initial $ 2 million into a fortune that would keep me comfortable for several lifetimes . The Perfect Husbands Secret 47.4 % hapter 10 The rest of it ? The Fifth Avenue penthouse , the Harry Winston collection , the vault of Hermès Birkins , the Hamptons estate Nathan could keep it all . Even the Cartier Love racelet hed locked on my wrist on our wedding day . Let Claire deal with his performative romance now . Lifes too precious to waste it dealing with toxic people and their manufactured drama . Id watched enough Upper East Side marriages dissolve into bitter court battles and Page Six headlines . That wouldnt be my story . Instead of returning to our penthouse , I had my Uber take me to Moms brownstone on 73rd Street . Id already had her old team from Manhattan Maintenance prep the place after meeting with the lawyers . Walking in felt like stepping back in time before Nathan , before the facade , when I was just Emma . That night , wrapped in Moms old Frette sheets , I whispered into the darkness : Youve got this , Emma . You survived . Youre whole on your own . And thats enough . For the first time since walking into that Greenwich house , I felt peace . Mom had always said that true strength isnt about never falling its about how you rise . Looking around her room , filled with memories of the strongest woman Id ever known , I finally understood What she meant . This wasnt an ending . This was my beginning . ♡ ( 0 ) ( 0) 50.0 hapter 11 Title: Assigned A Billionaire Husband By The Nation In CrushReel's ongoing romance novel, "Assigned A Billionaire Husband By The Nation," a young woman finds herself without a home after a heart-wrenching breakup with her boyfriend of four years. Following state policy, she is unexpectedly matched with a billionaire spouse, forever altering the course of her life. Amidst themes of love, resilience, and newfound wealth, readers are drawn into a world where the ordinary meets the extraordinary. As the protagonist navigates her new reality alongside her billionaire partner, the complexities of their relationship unfold against the backdrop of opulent mansions and hidden secrets waiting to be revealed. What sets this modern romance apart is its unique blend of sweet romance and the intriguing dynamics between contract lovers in a contemporary setting. Fans of CEO romances will find themselves captivated by the unfolding tale that promises unexpected twists and heartfelt moments. Dive into this enchanting story, available to read at CrushReel, and discover a world where love knows no bounds.