Chapter 2 Reed placed me under house arrest at the Harrow estate. The latest runway collections still arrived on schedule. Luxury jewelry was still laid out for me to choose from. Everything seemed the same as before. 'Mrs. Harrow, maybe you should just apologize? We can all tell-boss man still cares about you." The guy stationed at my door tried his best to reason with me. The trial date was closing in. I really should see him one more time. 'Fine. Tell Reed to come back. I'll apologize." That night, Reed returned to the estate reeking of women's perfume, a clear hickey marking the left side of his neck. As a woman myself, I knew exactly what this was-Calla's way of flaunting and claiming territory. 'Tate, no matter what happens, you will always be my wife. And my people will always recognize you-and only you-as the Old Lady." Reed pulled me into a tight embrace, burying his nose in the crook of my neck and inhaling deeply. 'Is that so?" played docile and pushed him down onto the bed. 'Wait here. I've got a surprise for you." Staring into his eyes, I retreated from the room step by step. Slam! swiftly locked the door with the iron bolt, then immediately ran to get in the car and drove away from the estate. went straight to a law firm, only to be met with the exact same rehearsed rejection. 'Mrs. Harrow, Mr. Harrow's already given us the heads-up. If I take your case, my whole family's getting dumped in the river." No way to go, I was about to contact an international attorney when- Click. Click. Click. The sound of heels echoed closer. I looked up to see Calla in a flowing white dress, flanked by several of Reed's men. "Tate, Reed already signed the settlement." "I'm his savior, remember? What's the point of all this struggling?" 13:20 C An Eve for an Fve I Buried the Cheater and His Whore for My Two Some Chapter 2 "Don't make such a mess of yourself. Wouldn't it be better to have some dignity?" My fists clenched so hard my nails dug into my palms. Three years ago, Reed was ambushed by remnants of the Vega Syndicate. He was shot and passed out. I was the one who charged into the gunfire and dragged him out-taking three bullets in the process. I was pinned down and couldn't escape, so I asked Calla to get Reed to safety. I never thought she'd steal the credit. And I never thought Reed would believe her-and use that lie to push me and my sons to our deaths. 'I told you-I will get revenge for my sons!" Without warning, I drew the knife hidden in my sleeve. I slit the throat of the guard lunging at me and drove the blade straight oward Calla's heart. BANG! A gunshot. The bullet tore through my abdomen. Reed rushed forward and shielded Calla behind him. Tate! I taught you everything you know. You really think you can fool me?" Calla tugged on Reed's sleeve, her voice syrupy with fake tears. Reed, don't hurt her. This is my fault. I'll apologize... If she wants my life, I'll give it to her." No need." His voice went cold abruptly. People who don't listen need to be taught a lesson."