The day my divorce was finalized, a rare heavy snow blanketed Milan.
I locked the divorce decree away in a drawer and threw myself into preparations for the global launch of my new brand 'Nirvana'.
The star piece of the 'Nirvana' collection was a necklace named Break Free. Its main body was pieced together from shattered gold foil—a symbol of the strength to rise again from broken pieces.
The launch was held at Milan's most famous art center. That night, the venue was packed with celebrities and socialites, camera flashes flickering like a sea of stars. I stood center stage in a bold red gown, soaking in the thunderous applause.
Just as I was about to start my speech, I caught a glimpse of a man in a baseball cap lurking in the corner of the audience.
It was Jack Lawson. He was squeez
