Chapter 108

The crowd stood frozen in shock as Sterling Enterprises' security team escorted Isabella Delaney away.

Cheaters deserve their consequences.

Yet murmurs of sympathy still rippled through the assembled guests.

"Imagine what Sterling Enterprises and Kingsley Industries could have achieved together."

"Nathan had the perfect marriage with the Kingsley heiress, but he threw it all away."

"That man must be drowning in regret right now."

Under the weight of judgmental stares, Nathan's gaze found Evelyn Carter, radiant as a diamond amidst the crowd. A storm of emotions raged within him.

The truth had left him reeling.

The dramatic reversal of their circumstances since the divorce felt like something out of a dream.

He remembered three years ago when Evelyn had proposed their secret marriage herself.

He'd been touched by her consideration and maturity. For three years, she'd played the role of perfect wife flawlessly.

Now he couldn't help wondering - why would a woman of her status marry him while hiding her true identity?

"Mr. Sterling," Dominic Kingsley materialized beside him, "we need to talk about you and my sister."

Nathan remained composed despite the swirling rumors. His unshakable poise set him apart from ordinary men.

"What is it, Mr. Kingsley?"

"Let's be clear," Dominic said bluntly. "Whatever happened between you and Evelyn is in the past now."

"And?" Nathan responded coolly, his innate sophistication undiminished.

Dominic raised an eyebrow. The man truly lived up to his formidable reputation.

"My sister suffered during those three years with your family. Your family's behavior was... less than admirable."

"If we're keeping score, your family has its own debts to settle," Nathan countered.

"If relationships were that simple, the world wouldn't be full of broken hearts."

"Mr. Kingsley, I respect you as Evelyn's brother. But that doesn't grant you rights to my personal affairs."

Dominic's expression darkened. "I admire your courage, Mr. Sterling. But do you truly understand who you're challenging?"

The unspoken threat hung heavy between them.

Nathan merely smiled. "There's only one way to find out."

Their gazes locked in silent battle. "We'll see about that," Dominic said finally.

As Dominic walked away, Nathan's attention returned to Evelyn standing beside Leonard Kingsley. Her radiant smile drew him like a moth to flame.