Chapter 2

Declan wouldn't believe it. He thought I loved him so deeply, willing to give him everything, that I'd never fall for someone else. But when he followed me downstairs and saw the conspicuous Rolls-Royce, he couldn't help but exclaim:

"Th-this... How is this possible? "

I rolled my eyes. "So clueless. "

Under everyone's astonished gazes, I got into the passenger seat and drove off. Declan's face was so grim, it looked like it could drip water. Briar sighed. "Sera is really something. Even if she wanted to make you jealous, she shouldn't spend so much money hiring someone to put on a show! Besides, how much would it cost to rent such a nice car? She doesn't appreciate how hard you work to earn money, Declan... "

Declan found an excuse to save face. He nodded, shaking his head helplessly. "She's just too vain. Otherwise, I wouldn't be so unhappy with her. Whatever. As a husband, I should be tolerant of my wife, since we're getting married soon, right? "

But after he finished speaking, no one fawned over him as they usually would. Instead, everyone found an excuse to leave. After all, a man who abandons his devoted fiancée and openly brings his mistress to a gathering? No one had any respect for that. I was packing my things at home when he kicked the door open, reeking of alcohol. "Seraphina Hayes! What the hell are you doing?! "

The sudden noise startled me. I whipped my head around and glared at him. "What's wrong with you?! Why are you suddenly back?