He Faked Bankruptcy, I Left

Synopsis

On their wedding anniversary, Claire Linwood's husband hands her a bankruptcy notice and a divorce agreement, claiming he wants to protect her from his debts. James Landon knows exactly where to strike: Claire once told him that after a childhood of poverty, money and a home are the only things that make her feel safe. But Claire comes home early and overhears the truth. The "bankruptcy" is a cruel loyalty test cooked up by James and his childhood sweetheart, Sophie Newman. They are already planning an island getaway and laughing that Claire will sign anything if she's scared enough. What James doesn't know is that Claire is no helpless wife. She is the rising star of Linwood Group, fresh off a multi-million stock-option deal, and she signs the divorce without blinking. By the time James comes back, Claire has cut off his company, blocked his entire circle, and caught the eye of powerhouse investor Henry Thornton. He wanted a test. Instead, he learns exactly what happens when a smart woman stops forgiving.