Chapter 4
Thaddeus came back early he was so terrified I’d change my mind that he flew back mid–project just to marry me first.
1 teased him: “I’m not some flaky girl who goes back on her word. Where would I even run to?”
He just grabbed my hand tight, interlacing our fingers, and this usually composed guy was grinning like a little kid:
“I was genuinely scared you’d bolt.“]
He couldn’t wait another second and dragged me straight to city hall.
The moment we got our marriage certificate, I could literally see the relief wash over him.
That night, during our wedding night, Damon texted me:
“Okay, I’m not mad anymore. Just come home already. The place feels empty without you I can’t get used to it.“]
I didn’t respond.]]
The day after our wedding. Thaddeus had to fly back overseas for urgent business.
Before leaving, he gave me an unlimited credit card and keys to his mansion in the western suburbs.
After moving in, I went back to my normal work routine.[]
That’s when Chloe showed up, specifically requesting that I design her wedding dress.
“Hey there, big sister! Heard you’re some hotshot wedding dress designer. How about making me something special?”
“Since we know each other so well, maybe you could make it extra gorgeous? Money’s no object.”
Then She pulled out a Bank card that I immediately recognized – Damon’s eighty–million–dollar savings account.
His entire life savings.
Being professional, I started designing according to her specifications.
But she rejected every single design I showed her.[]
When she realized I wasn’t having the breakdown she’d expected, she kept trying to get under my skin:
“Damon and I are getting married super soon- are you even capable of doing this job?”
“Is this really the best a top designer can do?!”
“No wonder Damon dumped your ass. You’ve got all the personality of a wet blanket!”
I gave her an icy stare: “Better than being a loud–mouthed bitch who never stops yapping.“]
“If you don’t like my designs, feel free to find someone else.“]
She tried to slap me, but I caught her wrist mid–swing
“Unless you want everyour finding out you’re a homewrecker, I’d dial it back!”
She yanked her hand away, shooting me the dirtiest look.
Eventually she picked the most expensive dress, then had the audacity to order me
“Help me try it on!”
I warned her. “This dress costs ninety million. Once you sign for it, there are no returns.’”
She looked at me with pure disdain: “God, you’re so pathetic and broke! My husband has tons of money I can spend whatever I want! He doesn’t spend on you because you’re not worth it.
1 didn’t say anything, but inside I was already picturing Damon going bankrupt.
I silently grabbed the wedding dress to help her into it. When I was halfway through zipping her up, she deliberately collapsed to the floor, sobbing dramatically:
“Ow! Stop hurting me! Don’t take it out on me just because Damon dumped you!”
“Women should supposed to lift each other up, not tear each other down!“]
What terrible acting.
Not only that, but she called Damon to tattle on me while putting on this pathetic victim act.
Damon showed up in no time, saw Chloe crying on the floor.]
Without asking what happened, he immediately tore into me
“Seraphina, when did you turn into such a psycho bitch?!|||
“I am so disappointed in you!”
I actually laughed: “Funny, I’m pretty disappointed in you too!”
Chloe was doing this whole sobbing, hiccupping act: “Ow, it hurts so much, it really hurts.”
Damon wrapped his arms around her protectively, whispering sweet nothings in her ear.
Then he backhanded me across the face, lecturing me:]
“There! See how it feels to get smacked around? Maybe now you’ll learn your damn lesson!”
This was the first time he’d ever hit me. The shock left me stunned for a moment.
Just as my anger kicked in and I was about to hit him back, my boss walked in and stopped me.[]
He and Damon were friends.]
Seeing the situation, he tried getting everyone to calm down.[]
Damon was still furious and told my boss:
“Her temper’s getting out of control! Send her to the overseas office for six months.“]
“Let her cool off for half a year and stop attacking people! She can come back when she’s learned to control her violent tendencies!”
“If Chloe wasn’t so forgiving, Seraphina would be in jail right now!”
My boss looked at me uncomfortably.
He did have an international branch that happened to be in the same city where Thaddeus was working.
So I didn’t hesitate; ‘T’ll go overseas.”
The next day, Damon pressured my boss into shipping me off to the international office.
He texted me:
[Cool off and get your head straight. I’ll fly out to get you for the holidays – we’ll spend Christmas together.]]
Meanwhile, he posted Instagram: [Wedding temporarily postponed. Girlfriend’s acting up and needs to learn some manners. Wedding date TBD.]
Because living overseas with Thaddeus, I got pregnant pretty quickly.]
The next time I saw Damon, I was heavily pregnant and spotted him with Chloe at my own restaurant.
His eyes went red with excitement as he stared at my belly, laughing with pure joy:]
“Seraphina! I was just about to fly overseas to find you! I can’t believe our baby’s almost here – why didn’t you tell me?“]
