Chapter 5

Now it was my turn to be shocked. "Did studying abroad make you lose your mind? Why would I walk away with nothing? The seven million is to buy the end of our marriage, and I’ll make sure your reputation stays intact. But why wouldn’t I get half of what Ethan earned during our marriage?"

"Why should you?" Lily practically jumped out of her seat in anger.

I couldn’t help but laugh. "Ever heard of marital property?"

"But you…" Lily hesitated before continuing. "But what have you ever done for Ethan? He’s been the one working hard all these years, while you just spend his money every day."

"Spending my husband’s money is my right!" I stood up and leaned in close, lowering my voice. "And who says I haven’t helped him? I’ve been taking care of his physical needs, haven’t I? Do you think I’ve been letting him sleep with me for free these past two years?"

My back nearly breaks from all the time I spend in bed with him. Not getting some cash in return would be a total loss!

Lily was still in shock, speechless, so I left her there and took the elevator up to the top floor.

When I entered the office, Ethan was standing by the floor-to-ceiling windows, talking on the phone. His back was to me, tall and broad, with a narrow waist.

To be honest, he was the perfect man—handsome, rich, a great cook, and amazing in bed. Sure, he might get a little too lively at night, but it was bearable.

Too bad his heart wasn’t in it for me.

"What brings you here?" Ethan hung up the phone and sat down.

I cleared my throat, "Um, we need to talk about our…"

"Oh, by the way, I have some news for you," Ethan interrupted. "The supercar you’ve been eyeing will be delivered next month."

Supercar?

"You mean the pink Lamborghini I saw at the dealership in Venice Beach? The one that’s one of only three in the world?"

Ethan smiled and nodded.

My eyes lit up. This is the kind of car that money can’t even buy!

Ethan chuckled. "So, what were you about to tell me?"

I was having an internal battle. If I leave Ethan, I definitely won’t get the car. He might even give it to Lily.

I can’t take that kind of loss. Maybe I should hold off on the divorce until the car arrives?

I smiled and walked around his desk, wrapping my arms around him. "Oh, nothing. I just missed you and wanted to see you. And about that car…"

Ethan’s smile deepened as he pulled me onto his lap, one hand gently rubbing my waist. "Don’t worry, I’ll make sure my wife gets it. But what about a little reward?"

We’ve been married for two years; I know exactly what he meant by that.

For my supercar, I’m willing to do anything!

"I bought a cute little bunny outfit. Come home early tonight, okay?"

Ethan nodded, placing a kiss on my lips. "I can’t wait to see my little bunny tonight."

It took me two full days to piece myself back together, my spirit battered and bruised. Finally, after my best friend Jessica relentlessly hounded me, refusing to let me wallow in my misery, I begrudgingly agreed to go out shopping.