Chapter 1 - The Shattered Anniversary
The panoramic glass windows of the luxury high-rise executive office displayed the sweeping Chicago skyline at night. Soft amber light glowed against the dark wood desk.
Inside, thirty-one-year-old Dante had his arms wrapped intimately around his attractive dark-haired assistant, Sofia, who was dressed in an emerald green satin long-sleeve blouse and black trousers.
"You promised you’d tell her tonight..." Sofia whispered softly, leaning against his chest.
Suddenly, the frosted glass door swung open.
Lena, mid-20s, wearing a deep maroon satin wrap dress under a beige coat, stood in the doorway holding a black insulated food delivery bag and a small beige handbag. The gentle smile on her face instantly froze into utter heartbreak.
Dante turned around in sheer panic, stepping away from Sofia while frantically tightening his loosened dark tie over his white dress shirt.
"Lena! Wait, it’s not what it looks like!" Dante stammered, his face turning pale.
Lena stared at the intimate setup near the desk, her eyes brimming with silent, burning tears.
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"Happy fifth anniversary, Dante..." Lena whispered, her voice choking with unbearable grief.
👉 Read PART 2 to see what Lena did with the heavy food bag when Dante tried to touch her!
