After He Humiliated Me I Claimed My Title

Chapter 2

By the time I reached the estate outside the city, Isaac's car was already parked beside the fountain. Through its windows came the breathless sounds of a man and woman having s*x.

"Do you like the pink diamond?"

I stood outside the iron gates, sick to my stomach.

After 30 minutes, Isaac walked into the main hall with an arm around Bella Langley. Her eyes immediately welled up when she saw me on the couch.

"Why is she here? Didn't you say you were giving me this estate? Isaac, I refuse to be anyone's mistress. Let's get divorced right now!"

His expression darkened, and he quickly wrapped his arms around her from behind.

"Don't be silly. You're the lady of the house. She's just the housekeeper I hired for you."

He turned and winked at me. "Luna, move to the waterfront apartment today. Bella doesn't need you waiting on her."

I looked up, almost amused.

When he'd bought this estate 2 years ago, he'd promised me, "Luna, every year, I'll be right here with you when the roses bloom."

Now he was throwing me out for another woman.

He came over and warned me under his breath, "Luna, Bella's about to cry. My patience has limits."

I raised an eyebrow and smiled. "Fine. I'll move."

As I got up without arguing, Isaac seemed to remember something and followed me.

"Bella's new to our circle. She doesn't know the etiquette. Come to tomorrow night's charity auction with me."

I tried to pull my hand away, but he wouldn't let go.

"Luna, just this once more."

I looked at him. It was almost laughable. But the lawyers needed another 2 days to complete the transfer of assets, so I saved my breath.

On the night of the auction, Bella arrived on Isaac's arm wearing the gown I'd left in my dressing room.

The sneering began as soon as they walked in.

"His new woman gets to show off, and the old one trails behind like a maid. How pathetic."

"What old flame? I heard he's already married the new one. Luna spent 6 years with him and couldn't get a ring. Talk about throwing yourself at a man."

"I'd be too ashamed to stand here."

I gave a cold laugh and stepped onto the terrace for air. Then I heard someone teasing Isaac nearby.

"Did you really marry that college girl?"

Isaac laughed. "She threatened to kill herself if I didn't give her that piece of paper. I signed my name. What does that change?"

"Aren't you worried Luna will run off with someone else?"

He chuckled, unconcerned. "She's spent 6 years with me and doesn't have a cent. Where would she go? Once the novelty wears off, all I have to do is crook a finger. She'll come right back."

Isaac had missed one thing. I'd never needed him to survive.

I checked the time. Less than a day remained.

I turned and pushed open the glass door to leave. A glassful of red wine hit me in the face.