Chapter 1

Camille’s eyes widened with shock as she asked,“A d-divorce? Why?” Her voice trembled and she felt a lump form in her throat. 

Fredrick’s face twisted into a sneer, his eyes glinting with malice.“I never loved you, Camille. Stop being dramatic.” He spat the words, his voice dripping with venom.

“Our marriage was a mere arrangement, a business deal. Your father got his share of the profit and I got the company, plus a good-looking wife to improve my bad reputation. The company is in my hands now. So, I don’t need you anymore. I want a divorce.”

Camille’s mind reeled as she struggled to process his words. Tears pricked at the corner of her eyes, and her heart felt like a heavy weight was crushing it.“Is it because of Cassie?” She asked, her voice barely audible.

Camille was already aware that he always loved her twin sister Cassie. He had broken up with her before their marriage in the past because she was disliked by his father and he didn’t want him to marry her. Besides, Camille was the heir to their father's company. So, it will benefit his father if she marries Fredrick rather than Cassie getting married to him.

Fredrick snorted, his eyes rolling in disdain.“That’s none of your business. Just sign the papers,” He tossed the divorce papers on the floor, the sound echoing through the room like a slap in the face.

Camille’s heart raced as she felt a surge of anger and hurt. She took a step forward, her eyes blazing with tears. “No I won’t do that,” She exclaimed, her voice shaking. “I love you, Fred. I sacrificed my career for your company and our family. I know you love my sis, but I still choose to marry you and help you out. If we divorce my father will withdraw his next round of investment.”

Fredrick suddenly grabbed her jaw in anger, squeezing it tight, forcing her head back to look at him. His eyes were dark, full of hostility which ached her heart.

“Watch me, you and your father can’t threaten me anymore. I am the master of this house and you are nothing but a headache that I wanted to get rid of so bad!” he spat furiously squeezing her jaw painfully.

She cried in pain, “You’re hurting me.”

She was trying to pull away from him, but his grip was strong. Her hands pushed against his chest but in vain. Her eyes began to get blurry when his grip suddenly loosened and he pushed her on the floor, throwing the divorce papers on her. 

“I have always loved Cassie. Just sign those papers and leave my life forever.”

She coughed many times clutching her throat, and her whole body began to tremble. A choked sob escaped her lips and she glanced up at him. Her cries turned into whimpers as she looked at her husband who had become so violent that she didn’t even recognize him anymore.

He never loved her or cared for her throughout their three years of marriage but he had never treated her so brutally. 

What had come over him and why was he treating her like that? He never even shouted at her ever. So why now? Is it all because Cassie is back in his life?

Camille’s eyes flashed with tears as she looked him in the eye,“I won’t give up so easily,” she told him confidently.

Fredrick’s face reddened with anger, “You don’t have the guts to fight. You’ll meet my lawyer next time.”

Seeing the hatred in his eyes, her heart wrecked into a million pieces. He turned around, walked out, and slammed the door.

***

When Camille woke up the next morning, she took a quick shower and wore a casual black dress and a pair of black flats, she didn’t put on any makeup and her hair was down.

Camille took a deep breath and went to Cassie’s house. She found Cassie sitting in her living room, sipping tea with a knowing smile.

“Oh look who’s here.” Cassie said, her voice dripping with sarcasm, mocking her for her messed up situation. She looked more beautiful with her new hairstyle.

“Fredrick told me the news. You’re divorcing. And after what you did for him. What a shame.”

Cassie never saw Camille as her sister, she always saw her as someone who steals her things. She’s always hated her.

Camille ignored her jibe and sat down, her eyes fixed on her sister,“Don’t come in between my marriage, Cassie,” she pleaded, her voice cracking.

Cassie laughed and shook her head. “Oh no, darling, this is my moment to shine. Fredrick is finally mine. I’ve been waiting for three years.”

Camille looked at her with tears in her eyes. “Why are you so fixated on my husband?” she asked as her voice cracked.

Cassie shrugged casually, elegantly sipping her black tea. “You were an intruder in our relationship. I just take back what’s mine. So don’t talk about me ruining your life when it was never happy to begin with.”

Camille glared at her gritting her teeth. “Cassie, I never did that. You’ve always been my sister….”

“Sister?” She sneered, rolling her eyes boredly. “Please don’t insult me.”

Cassie stole all her boyfriends, never let any attention get to her, and blamed her for getting all the attention from their father. But it was never her fault, she was a lonely kid.

With a heavy sigh, she pleaded again. “Please, Cassie. If you don’t come in between in my marriage-“’

“Your marriage? There’s no such thing. I’m taking him back. And he loves me, he doesn’t love you. So, why crying now?” She laughed.

“Please, Cassie,” she desperately begged like a pathetic home wrecker that she was being accused of.

“Shut up! You’re annoying,” Camille flinched as she threw the cup which shattered on the floor. 

“’ I’ll have him and you’ll get nothing! You had your time with him. I broke up with him under duress between two families but Fred brought me back,” she let out angrily.

“He is my husband. My!” Camille declared, looking up at her through her tear-stained eyes.

She rolled her eyes, crossing her arms in front of her. “’ Not anymore.”

After saying that, she let out a sly smile and looked up at Camille who was standing in front of her.

“Sister,” Cassie called softly, coming up to her, and looking at her guiltily and tenderly. “I’m sorry, we didn’t expect things to turn out this way…I and Fredrick…we didn’t mean it…please forgive us!”

Camille looked at her coldly, her face expressionless.

“What is she up to now?”