Vince withdrew the blade with a robotic, respectful nod. "As you wish, Madam."
Chloe followed closely behind Xavier, her eyes fixed on his broad, retreating back. She lifted her right hand, catching the glint of the diamond band on her ring finger. Xavier wore an identical one. Legally, they were the most intimate pair in the world, yet their marriage was currently nothing more than a thin piece of paper and a shared roof.
When they reached the master suite, Chloe didn't wait for an invitation. As soon as Xavier unlocked the door, she slipped past him and dove straight into the vast, silken expanse of his bed, pulling the duvet up to her chin.
Xavier stopped at the edge of the mattress, his brow furrowed as he stared at the stubborn lump under the covers. His voice was a shard of ice. "
