Chapter 3 Author:Ten-Mile Spring Daniel didnt come home that day.
He called me in the evening.
Isabella is divorced now, he said.
She finally sees that scumbag for what he is.
You both were victims of all this, and she wanted to invite you to dinner.
I wanted to refuse, but Isabella took the phone.
Jessica, dont turn me down, she said.
Look, youre married to a good man.
Youre not holding a grudge about me taking your ex-fiancé, right? Now Im just like you, a victim.

Doesnt that make us friends? I didnt respond, and Daniel got impatient.
Come on.
Its just a meal.
Finally, I agreed.
Alright.
I figured this was all Isabellas idea.
She wanted to provoke me face-to-face, but I didnt fear her.
As soon as I arrived, Daniel stood up and trotted over.
Before I could say anything, he explained eagerly, Dont misunderstand.
I got to know Isabella at work.

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She has been running her own company and has business dealings with me.
He paused and added, I knew things between you two were complicated, so I didnt tell you before.
Dont be mad at me, okay? He lied so naturally.
I wondered how many times he had practiced it.
I nodded in acknowledgement and followed him to the table.
Ever since I arrived, Isabella had been eyeing me with a triumphant smile.
Without hesitation, Daniel sat down beside her and across from me.
Under the table, his hand rested on her thigh.
I was still processing it when Isabella spoke up.

Mrs.
Smith, youre lucky enough to get rid of a scumbag early and end up with a good man.
Its envious.
She placed a hand on Daniels chest, and he stiffened.
But when he realized I wasnt reacting, he relaxed.
Thanks.
Youre amazing, too, he said smoothly.
Running companies requires talent.
Jess doesnt have that.