MISTAKE 53

Chapter 53: Buying rings.

Anya's hands trembled with rage as she fought to maintain her composure. "I'll never marry you again, Daniel. Not in a million years. And if that means I'll never get that painting, then so be it."

Daniel's facade slipped for a moment, a flicker of frustration crossing his features. "I know

you are

angry, Anya, about what I did more than a month ago. Are you just going to let it go?"

he asked.

"What do you mean?"

"Anya, I have lots of money rotting away somewhere. I obviously threw you away in anger, not knowing I would have to come back begging. It means that I need you. Forget the painting. This means you hold a lot of the cards. You can walk over and just bleed me dry." His words resonated with her. She admitted that she was angry with him for throwing her away. She admitted that she wanted payback somewhere in her being.

"You set th

set the conditions; I will follow. In fact, we will join our assets. If you ever want to walk away, think of all the things you can do to me," he said, and she started really considering his words. She really wanted to show him pain. "And you would let me?" she asked.

"Right now, let's go. No prenuptial agreement. When you are ready, take me to court," he said. His words wondered how desperate he was to make such a deal.

"I will bleed you dry," she said, and a smile slowly made its way up his face.

"We'll see," he seemed to taunt.

feet and stalked out of the

obediently. They got to the front of the building, and Daniel's car rolled over. He opened the

Anya's gaze remained fixed on the passing scenery outside, her

the epitome of indifference; his eyes focused on the tablet in his hand. as if nothing else mattered. But inside, his heart was exploding

at the at the last minute. He knew that he was making use of her anger to push her to the courthouse, so he hoped her anger would burn till

he reached into his pocket and passed her wedding ring to her, and the moment she set her eyes on the familiar piece of jewelry, it was as though

Buy me a new one," Anya finally spoke, her voice tight with

"Sure, it

car made a turn

store.

getting out of the car only when

piece of jewelry, or are you just looking around?" A staffer walked

expensive ring you have," Anya said,

The short attendant glanced at the two of

only available to our Diamond class members," she

How much does a diamond membership cost?"

would need to spend ten million

just buy it?" she asked,

that too," she said, and Anya gestured to Daniel to pay, and he restrained his smile and took on a look

and followed the attendant. It did not take long for the most expensive rings in the store to be placed in front

smiling. Anya walked out of

Daniel nodded. The rest of the journey passed in tense

for a court marriage. Anya stood beside him, her heart heavy with resignation and brewing with revenge. She knew she was

thousand thoughts and emotions. She

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