Chapter 6 I froze . " I'm not keeping my woman in the shadows anymore . And I sure as hell won't let my kid grow up a bastard . " " The divorce papers will be here in a few days . " His mouth twisted into a cold smile . " You've had your fun , Sage . Time to sign . " He grabbed his suitcase and headed for the door , slamming it so hard the walls shook . This time he was really moving out to the suburbs . To her place . Vera must be over the moon right about now . Sure enough , that night my phone lit up with a photo and voice messages . There she was in some slutty slip dress , posed next to Camden while he slept . Even in the dim light , his face was crystal clear . " Thanks for letting me babysit your husband , Mrs. Ashworth . " " God , how long has Camden been holding out ? He absolutely wrecked me tonight . " Then her voice dripped with venom : " Sage , where's your self - respect ? Just sign the damn papers already . Have some dignity for once . " Dignity ? Rich , coming from her . I texted back : [ Bitch . ] Then I pulled out my burner phone and recorded every pathetic word . The next day at lunch rush , my guy rolled up to Vera's boutique on a beat - up bike with speakers blasting her moaning voice messages for the whole street to hear . Vera looked like she'd been hit by a truck . Then the stares started , and she completely lost it - screaming , crying , trying to rip the speakers off while I watched from across the street When Camden's Bentley came screeching up , I was already walking away . Camden showed up that night looking like he wanted to strangle me . Instead , he just stood there staring for the longest time , Finally : " Marcus is back in town . " My blood turned to ice . He leaned over my chair , caging me in . " You don't want things to get ugly , do you , Sage ? " 10:28 Who Needs a Divorce Lawyer When You OWN the Company ? Honey , You Are FIRED ! 9.9 % Chapter 6 His eyes bored into mine . " For old time's sake , I'll protect you . Marcus won't touch you while I'm around . " He straightened up . " All you have to do is show up at tomorrow's press conference and set the record straight about Vera and me ." " Your little stunts have been killing our stock price , and now she's too scared to leave her apartment . " I looked up . " Set what straight ? " Like he was discussing the weather : " Tell them Vera's your half - sister - dad's long - lost daughter . Say you got her the job as my assistant . Makes perfect sense I'd look out for my wife's family . " " Just a few words . Easy enough . " I wanted to puke . But I nodded . " Fine . " He looked surprised I'd caved so fast , but didn't question it . " I'll drive you tomorrow- " His phone rang . Vera , of course . " Camden , it's thundering ! I'm so scared , please come over ... " He glanced at me , then melted into the phone : " On my way , baby . " Grabbed his jacket and paused at the door : " Car will pick you up at nine . I'll text you the speech - memorize it . " Chapter 7