Broken Promises, Broken Hearts

Five years into her marriage with Aiden, a high-society company banquet shatters the illusion of their perfect life. The public humiliation begins when Aiden's assistant arrives wearing the exact same outfit and hairstyle. Although Aiden demands his employee leave and change under threat of termination, his cold demeanor cannot mask a sudden flash of panic. Behind his defensive anger lies a devastating truth only his wife knows: the young assistant is actually her husband's mistress.

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Chapter 2

The following day, I was woken up by Aiden's voice on the phone.

"I'm sorry for the inconvenience, but for now, don't come into the office."

I got up and walked to the balcony. There, I saw Aiden smoking, speaking in a soft, indulgent tone.

"Aiden."

I said, "Who are you talking to?"

Hearing my voice, he fumbled with his phone and quickly put it away.

"I remember what you said last night.

"I've already notified the HR department," he lied smoothly.

His blatant lie almost made me want to laugh.

That dress from last night was custom-made for me. Without my approval, the designer wouldn't have created a second one.

Besides, Karen didn't even have a brother, let alone the means to buy a custom gown.

I leaned back on the sofa and gestured for Aiden to sit next to me.

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