He laughed at my ignorance , 1 , however , found it laughable that he didnt understand what love truly was Real love didnt waver based on wealth . Nathaniel , Id rather you be that broke kid in debt than this wealthy man full of lies . Ive loved you , but that version of you was fake an illusion you created . Its not the real you , I said . He clearly didnt believe me . Celeste , dont pretend to be high and mighty in front of me . You should feel lucky I chose you out of so many . Not every woman gets to play such a grand role for three years . Be grateful , he whispered . His arrogance made me want to slap him across the face , but he wasnt worth my anger . I pointed at the door . If you dont get out , Ill call the cops . He hesitated , his mood darkening as he walked out . I hadnt told my mom about anything with Nathaniel . After my father passed away , she raised me on her own , and I didnt want to burden her with my divorce , hoping I could tell her later when the time was right . But I didnt expect Samantha to come looking for me . As soon as I stepped out the door that morning to head to work , there she was , standing at my doorstep . Samantha looked down at me . So youre Celeste ? You really do look like a total loser . Her stylish designer outfit made me feel like I was wearing rags , filling her with a sense of superiority . Tell me , how much do you want to agree to divorce Nathaniel ? I had no clue how Nathaniel had convinced her that I was the one fighting against the divorce . I didnt owe her any explanations . When I tried to walk away , she grabbed my arm . I dont care what tricks you pulled to get him to marry you . Just know , hes mine . If you keep dragging this out , youll regret it , she said . No matter how decayed my marriage with Nathaniel was , legally we were still married . It wasnt up to 19:40 Divorced From The Pretender 2.6 % Chapter 5 Samantha to dictate any of this . This is my personal matter , I replied coldly . But she responded with insults . Did your mom die and not teach you not to covet what belongs to others ? I warn you , get divorced from Nathaniel now ! Angry , I slapped Samantha across the face . She could insult me , but she couldnt bring my mom into it that was my bottom line . Samantha , shocked , was about to fight back when her expression shifted to one of feigned innocence . Sawyer , I didnt mean to upset you . I suddenly realized she and Nathaniel were a perfect match both were masterful actors . Just then , a familiar angry voice cut through the air . Celeste , what are you doing ? I turned to see Nathaniel storming in , and without hesitation , I slapped him too. If he hadnt deceived me and refused to handle the divorce , I wouldnt be in this situation . He was stunned by my slap , clearly unused to being hit . Celeste ! I chuckled . You asked what I was doing ? Well , this is it . Looking at Nathaniels ashen face made my bottled up frustration ease a little . Shrew ! He cursed me . I shrugged it off . After all , I couldnt coddle a guy like him . Samantha clung to Nathaniels arm and said , with a feigned sense of hurt , Oh , come on , dont be mad ! Ms. Sawyer probably loves you too much and doesnt want to lose you . She even called me a mistress just now . Nathaniel shot me a glance . The one whos not loved is the mistress . I stayed expressionless . Anyway , I didnt love him anymore . So , he couldnt hurt me at all . 19:40 Divorced From The Pretender 2.9 % Chapter 5 However , he finally agreed to divorce me after being slapped . If I had known earlier that he would fall for this trick , I would have slapped him a few more times . In "A Relationship Kept in The Dark" by CrushReel, the storyline unfolds as renowned photographer Jane finds herself drawn to the charismatic rookie model, Hector. Little does she know that Hector harbors a secret—he is actually the heir to a powerful business empire. As their romance blossoms, Hector grapples with concealing his true identity to capture Jane's heart. However, their love story takes a tumultuous turn when jealousy rears its ugly head, threatening to unravel the delicate balance they've built. This modern romance novel delves into themes of hidden identities, unexpected love, and the complexities of maintaining a relationship shrouded in secrecy. With its blend of sweet romance and suspenseful twists, "A Relationship Kept in The Dark" stands out for its exploration of hidden feelings and the consequences of revealing long-held secrets. For readers seeking a captivating tale that combines elements of romance, intrigue, and emotional depth, this ongoing story is available to read at CrushReel. Immerse yourself in the world of Jane and Hector as their journey unfolds against the backdrop of hidden truths and heartfelt revelations.