Chapter 3 - The Ex-Fiancé’s RegretTwo days later, Daniel Mercer discovered the truth. Jessica’s "accident" was a complete lie to ruin his wedding. Devastated and ashamed, Daniel rushed to Claire’s boutique design studio to beg for forgiveness.
"Claire, please! I made a terrible mistake!" Daniel pleaded, trying to grab her hands. "Jessica lied to me! We can still fix this!"
Claire stepped back coldly. "There is nothing to fix, Daniel. You showed me where your priorities lay."
Before Daniel could push further, two towering security guards stepped inside, followed by Nicholas Vance in his wheelchair.
Daniel stared in disbelief. "You... you married a guy in a wheelchair out of spite?"
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Nicholas leaned forward, his voice like ice. "You are speaking to Mrs. Vance, Mr. Mercer. If you ever harass my wife again, I will personally buy out your firm's debt and destroy your career before sunset."
Recognizing the terrifying power of Nicholas Vance, Daniel went pale and fled. For the first time in five years, Claire felt completely protected.
