hapter 18 Claires eyes burned with hatred . Nathans a perfectionist about his grooming hed never leave stubble in his razor , I said softly . You planted that evidence , didnt you ? When he showed me those gloves Id given him , everything clicked . He might have betrayed me , but hed never use something I made as a bathroom prop . You spotted me following that day . So you staged it all the stubble , the scarf , the lingerie carefully arranged on the bed . Then you saw my car and put on your little show . How pathetically desperate . I met her unhinged stare . Your greed ruined everything . If you hadnt tried to manipulate me with that shaving setup , you couldve kept playing house in the shadows . You got greedy , Claire . Thats on you . Suddenly there was a blur of motion Nathans hands wrapping around Claires throat . It was you ! he roared , all pretense of control gone . Everything ! You scheming witch ! You killed my parents and now youve taken Emma from me ! Youre poison Ill kill you ! Claires eyes rolled back as she went limp . Security rushed in , struggling to pull Nathan back . He fought against them , completely unraveled . Ill kill you ! Claire stumbled to her feet , gasping for air . Nathan , were your real family! she shrieked . Shes the one who destroyed everything us , our son ! Shes the one who deserves to die ! She turned on me , something feral in her eyes . Everything will be ours once youre gone ! The Perfect Husbands Secret 89.5 % Time slowed . A flash of metal in her hand . Emma ! 4 It happened like a scene in slow motion Nathan throwing himself between us . The blade catching the harsh fluorescent lights before disappearing into his chest . For a moment , everything stopped . A dark stain bloomed across his white shirt like spilled wine . He looked down , almost puzzled , then back at me . His eyes were surprisingly clear . Looks like Ill miss our court date , he whispered , trying for that old familiar smile one last time . His legs gave out . He crumpled like a marionette with cut strings . Claires scream shattered the frozen moment . She stared at her trembling hands , now slick with red , her face contorting as the reality of what shed done hit her . People materialized from nowhere security shouting into radios , someone calling 911 , a womans voice yelling for a doctor . But I couldnt move . Couldnt breathe . Couldnt process . I just stood there , watching my past and present collide in a pool of blood on the courthouse parking lot concrete . C ♡ ( 0 ) ( 0 ) 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.