Chapter 12 Chapter 12 42 % Tiana thought to herself , One day , Ill make Rosalie pay for the humiliation shes put me through today ! As this thought took root , her desire grew stronger , and the gleam in her eyes an unmistakable hunger for power- intensified .
She wanted nothing more than to be the next Mrs.
Galloway .
Just as she lifted her gaze , however , she was startled to see that Julian wasnt doing what she had expected .
He wasnt heading to the courthouse with Rosalie to finalize the divorce .
Instead , he was walking back alone with a stormy expression on his face .
Tianas eyes darkened imperceptibly , disappointment flashing through her .

As Julian drew near , she quickly schooled her features and put on a pitiful expression she believed would make him feel sorry for her a look she thought might even move him .
She walked up to him , her voice soft .
Mr.
Galloway .
Julian lowered his gaze , his silence speaking volumes .
He stood there , cold and distant , staring at her in a way that sent a rush of exhilaration through Tianas chest .
Her heart raced , and her cheeks flushed with excitement .
She tightened her fists , trying to hold it together .

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She thought , I knew it .
Mr.
Galloways definitely into me .
Otherwise , why would he stay silent when Rosalie misunderstood our relationship ? He didnt correct her or deny it .
Thats basically an admission , right ? With that thought , Tianas mind already wandered to the future her future as Mrs.
Galloway , living a life of opulence and power by Julians side .
But before her fantasies could fully unfold , she heard Julians voice cold , distant , and devoid of any warmth .
What did you say to her when Rosalie arrived ? Tianas eyes widened in an instant .

Panic flitted through her as she lowered her gaze , trying to hide the fear in her eyes .
She stammered , I didnt say much .
When Mrs.
Galloway arrived , she called me a slut , saying that its because of me that youve been staying away from home all the time .
Though Tiana spoke hesitantly with trembling caution , there was no mistaking the subtle hint of self satisfaction in her voice as she delivered the second part of her statement .
Julian did not press further .
Instead , he simply moved past her , heading forward without another word .
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