Chapter 12 My Sullivan & Cromwell attorney didnt mince words . Nathans refusing to sign . And you mentioned the lawsuit ? His exact words were do what you need to do . I rubbed my temples . She set down her Mont Blanc , studying me . Look , Ive handled Upper East Side divorces for two decades . This isnt about Pierce & Associates or the billions . Hes not playing hardball over money . Then what ? Hes stalling . And without a clean settlement , this could drag through the courts for years . past midnight , I stood at Moms bay window , looking down at 73rd Street . His Phantom was there . Like every night this month . Rolling up at midnight . Disappearing before sunrise . I grabbed my Loro Piana wrap and headed down . Through the tinted windows , I could make out Nathan slumped in the drivers seat , still in his suit . When I knocked , his eyes flew open , a mix of desperation and disbelief crossing his face . He practically fell out of the car , hands shaking slightly as he straightened his jacket . Emma- His voice cracked like Id never heard before . Then , softer : Im not … I know how this looks . I just cant sleep in that penthouse anymore . The Perfect Husbands Secret 57.9 % hapte Youre everywhere up there . I was going crazy . This is the only place I can breathe . Just … please dont call security . You wont even know Im here Fine . Then Ill go . I cut him off . He stilled . What are you talking about ? My silence spoke volumes . He looked like Id slapped him . God , Emma , you cant ins His whispers turned frantic in the cold air . I laughed , but there was no humor in it . Isnt this exactly what you wanted ? Youre forcing me into a court battle , so Ill make it simple . Ill leave New York . Two years of separate residences and I can file for abandonment . Clean and easy . The perfectly controlled CEO mask crumbled . Is that … do you really hate me that much ? X I glanced down at my diamond band , wondering why I still wore it . Hate ? God , Nathan , I dont even have the energy to hate you . You just … disgust me . So completely that I dont even care about the billions anymore . I dont want to waste another minute thinking about you and your little Greenwich family . Well never have to see each other again . You can keep your empire . Ill start over . Maybe Ill even start dating again . Wouldnt that be convenient ? Perfect proof for the judge that this marriage is dead . Stop living in a fantasy , Nathan . Theres no coming back from this . Not ever . I turned and walked away , my Louboutins clicking against the pavement . The December wind carried no response . 59.6 mapte 13 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.