When Love Breaks Novel Josephine And Zayne

Chapter 105

Zayn's jaw tightened. "I didn't have a choice," he ground out. "I'm not about to let Yvan take my hard-earned money for free. I know you have high moral standards —that's why I never told you. I didn't want to drag you into this."

Then, his expression softened, and he cupped her face, pressing a kiss to her cheek. "But, baby... You've misunderstood me for far too long. I'm afraid if I don't tell you the truth now, you'll walk away from me for good.

"I let Nadine stick around because she knows everything; she's part of it. And with her personality, if I cut her off now, she'll burn everything down-even if it means destroying herself."

Was that really the case? Josephine took a deep breath, her chest tightening with the weight of his words. For a second-a brief, painful second-she almost believed him. But then... Something didn't add up.

Her eyes narrowed as she met his gaze. "You're lying. If that's all she was to you, then why did you two sneak off to kiss at the Forbes Group celebration? Was that part of your plan too?"

me, okay? And I used that. I dangled just enough of what she wanted

let out a soft, bitter laugh. and

you wanted to. But you chose profit over us. You chose this path, and

around her tightly. "I can. The reason I'm moving the money is because twant a fresh start. What's mine-stays mine. Just give me little more time, Josephine. When it's all over, I'll erase Nadine from

her face, his lips trembling as he dipped down to kiss her. However, her hand shot up, blocking his lips before they could reach hers. "Zayn, you should get the divorce papers ready. You betrayed our marriage once

clicking softly against the floor as she

and guttural behind her. "I'll have it all! I'll have the power, and I'll

her answer

air was warmer in