Chapter 56- DIVORCE AGREEMENT
"Isn’t that my gift?"
Janet pulled his hand away and pointed out the window with a radiant smile.
Outside, brilliant fireworks bloomed across the Parisian night sky like scattered stars, illuminating the glass and casting soft light into the room.
To her, it wasn’t the grandeur that mattered. It was the thought, the effort. Unlike other women who longed for glittering jewels or designer handbags, Janet’s heart ached only for a simple, sincere blessing—something so basic, yet so out of reach in her past life. From her so-called family—her father and sister who shared her blood—she’d never received even that.
"Janet..."
Sensing the sudden sadness in her smile, Charles pulled her into a tight embrace. The evening breeze lifted her long hair, brushing gently across his face. His heart stirred.
"Then... how about I give myself to you?"
His voice was low and husky, breath warm against her ear. His words, shameless and full of heat, sent shivers down her spine. That look in his eyes—fervent, burning—left her powerless to resist.
In that moment, Janet surrendered to the beautiful dream he had created around her. If time could freeze right now, she wouldn’t mind. As long as he was there, by her side.
"We’re flying back tomorrow."
Charles changed direction suddenly, sweeping her into his arms in a bridal carry as he strode back into the room. When the wall clock’s hands neared midnight, he pushed the dessert cart forward. Atop it, a magnificent cake glowed with twenty lit candles.