Chapter 1 - The Gala Freeze
The luxury gala ballroom was a breathtaking spectacle of high-society extravagance, illuminated by cascading crystal chandeliers and decorated with thousands of pristine white roses. Elite guests in designer gowns and sharp tuxedos mingled smoothly, sipping vintage champagne as soft classical music echoed against the marble walls.
Ethan Whitmore, a powerful thirty-something billionaire wearing a pristine white tuxedo jacket, black pants, and a black bowtie, walked confidently through the center of the room. He was the guest of honor, surrounded by flattering business associates eager for his attention.
Suddenly, Ethan stopped dead in his tracks.
His stride froze abruptly, his breath catching in his throat as his dark eyes locked onto a woman standing near the service entrance. She wore a simple server uniform—a crisp white shirt, a black vest, and a black apron—with her hair pulled up neatly. She was holding a heavy silver champagne tray.
It was Claire. His ex-wife, whom he hadn't seen in nearly nine years.
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"Claire..." Ethan whispered, the single word slipping past his lips before he could stop it, a cold wave of shock paralyzing his limbs.
👉 Read Part 2 to discover the heartless betrayal that exiled a pregnant woman into the freezing rain.
