Chapter 4 - The Cruel Ultimatum
Two hours later, the heavy front door of their suburban house violently burst open.
Colin stormed into the living room, completely unhinged. He ripped off his black suit jacket, his face flushed with toxic, arrogant rage.
Hannah was standing calmly in the kitchen, packing a small suitcase for the twins.
"What the hell was that?!" Colin roared, pointing his finger aggressively at her. "You completely humiliated me! I am this close to making Senior Partner, and you show up looking like a pathetic charity case in front of the entire executive board!"
Hannah didn't flinch. She folded a green velvet dress and placed it neatly into the suitcase.
"Paige is the Vice President's daughter, Hannah," Colin sneered, his voice dripping with cruel condescension. "She is my future. She has the connections and the pedigree to make me a millionaire. You? You're just a stay-at-home nobody who sews clothes to save twenty bucks."
"You brought a mistress to a family event, Colin," Hannah stated flawlessly, entirely devoid of fear.
"I'm filing for divorce tomorrow," Colin threatened lethally, completely dropping his loving husband facade. "And I'm taking the kids. Paige’s family lawyers will completely destroy you in court. You have absolutely zero income. You have no assets. You are going to leave this marriage with nothing."
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He smiled sickeningly. "You're homeless, Hannah. Get out."
👉 What secret phone call is the devastated wife about to make?
