Chapter 1

My CEO husband, Damian Thorne, promised to take me to the ocean for our wedding anniversary.

But then a hurricane hit. I waited for over two agonizing hours in the fierce wind and rain, and he never showed.

Finally, a text popped up: *emergency business trip, can’t make it.*

Yet, moments later, Chloe Summers, his intern, posted a video on Ins:

My usually pampered husband was barefoot, helping local workers transport seafood.

Her caption read: “My CEO husband isn’t afraid of a little hard work!”

I smiled, then liked and commented: “So diligent, a true role model for us all.”

The company WhatsApp group instantly blew up, everyone wondering if I'd finally snap.

Damian called, his voice tight with suppressed fury:

“Seraphina! What was the meaning of that comment? Were you trying to humiliate Chloe?”

“What’s wrong with me helping her family move some fish during a hurricane? You, with your silver spoon, wouldn’t understand real struggles.”

“Delete the comment now. I’ll take you to the ocean in a few days.”

A wave of nausea washed over me. I commented back: “No thanks. I'm not interested in watching the ocean with someone who's already been *rolling in the muck with a certain swine*.”

Yes, Damian Thorne was tainted. I was done with him.