At City Hall’s entrance, I waited less than ten minutes before seeing Scott.  He seemed to have aged ten years overnight, dark circles shadowing his eyes, his suit jacket crumpled,…

Overnight, New York’s landscape shifted dramatically.  The Lopez Group was rocked by explosive scandals–financial fraud, tax evasion, and critical safety violations across multiple projects.  Stock prices plummeted, partners terminated contracts,…

Dragging my suitcase through the gates, I left that so–called “home” behind.  Scott didn’t follow. He was too busy cradling the poor little thing in his arms, whispering comfort like…

“Leave with nothing?”  I stared at Scott’s face filled with arrogance, suddenly realizing these three years had been a ridiculous joke.  “Scott, are you sure?”  “Absolutely.” He sneered. “Everything you…

After three years of marriage, I told Scott Lopez I wanted a divorce.  His brows drew together. “Just because I gave Amanda a piece of candy?”  “Yes.”  The wedding ring…

10 Chapter 10  10 Chapter 10  Seeing that he wouldn’t be reasoned with, Salvatore’s fist connected sharply with Rocco’s  jaw.  Rocco stood on the other side, pounding on the door….

I buried my face in his chest, trying to erase the pain of the day.  Isla immediately clamped her hands over her mouth, but it was too late.  After we…

8 Chapter 8  His face was a mask of disbelief.  “There’s nothing left between us but hatred.”  Until Salvatore appeared.  “Tell me the truth. This time, I’ll believe you.”  Rocco…

7 Chapter 7  “Don’t tell me you’re trying to imply you have something to do with my uncle?” 1  “Disrespecting your elders? Do you still think you’re my wife, Isla’s…

5 Chapter 5  “It was that bitch Lucia. It was all her…”  Rocco’s parents fussed over him while Carmela stood dutifully by his side.  Hearing the sound, Rocco’s parents rushed…