After saying those words, Xavier Grayson summoned Nanny and retreated into the study together.
Chloe Bishop raised her trembling hand, smoothing her skirt back into place before Nanny knocked and entered. She curled into the sofa, making herself as small as possible.
When Xavier Grayson emerged from the study again, he saw her huddled there—like a lost, helpless kitten.
Too bad his heart was made of iron. He felt no pity.
Seeing him come out, Chloe Bishop wiped the sorrow from her face and forced a smile at him. Some wounds were meant to be licked alone, in the dark.
Xavier Grayson tossed an agreement in front of her. "You have ten minutes. When I come out, I don't want to see you here."
With that, he headed for the bathroom.
Chloe Bishop picked up the prenuptial agreement and read
