The Billionaire Husband's Betrayal by Nancii Agosto

Chapter 32: Claire’s POV

“What are you doing here, Leo?” Part of me was relieved to see it was him and not Jordan and wanted to hug him but part of me felt uncomfortable and withdrawn. I hadn’t seen Leonardo since I left permanently and finalized our divorce The thought of seeing each other made me feel broken and helpless all over again.

“I read your message and I called you but you didn’t answer. I needed to make sure you’re okay.” He had this look of genuine concern. One thing I can say about Leo was that he never hid how he felt when it came to me. He wore his emotions on his sleeve without ulterior

motives.

“You didn’t have to do that. I’m not your responsibility anymore.“I say in a small voice as I sit down on the couch and fiddle with the sleeves of my sweater. Leo comes to sit beside me and positions himself to where he is able to look directly at me.

“You may not be my responsibility Claire, but you will always be of my concern. We were married for five years. I love you and I will always want to make sure you’re okay.” He places his hand over mine. A way to settle my nerves and a trick he had learned over the course of our marriage.

“I’m okay. This is just another stump. I’ll just have to build more endurance if I want to build a name for myself.” I look at him and shrug. My actions caused this and I find myself responsible for allowing this to happen.

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“Claire, this isn’t something to endure and this isn’t your fault. You confided in and trusted someone you thought was your friend and he returned your trust with betrayal.” He gave me a stern look that meant he was more than serious with what he had said.

signed blueprints and documents but he plans on extorting my work to further his company.” I shake my

with a friend from the commissioner’s office and they will be looking into all of his company’s finances and endeavors. He won’t be able to use you or your work.” I look up in disbelief. Leo

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can imagine how much work this will be

those blueprints are extraordinary. I’ve had a few companies reach out to me assuming that we were still married and wanted me

succeed in this industry was always

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them you will be opening your own private studio this

I hadn’t made much while

in the divorce paperwork. I added an addendum that states: Claire will be left to accept a private

me a suite?” I turn to him in shock as I see a smile growing on