Chapter 6
I wiped the blood from my neck. The sting shot through me, though I couldn’t tell if the pain was from the wound or my heart.
With my bloodied hands, I uploaded every chat, phote, and gift Liam had ever given me to social media.
“Tm Claire, the so–called mistress in this scandal. But I am not a mistress. Who the real third party is, I believe Liam and Anna know better than
anyone.
“When I learned Liam was getting married, I was devastated. After a seven–year relationship. I thought we had a future. Instead, Liam told me he couldn’t give me a title and wouldn’t break off his engagement with Anna.”.
Nepranted me to pretend nothing happened and remain his obedient lover while he and Anna dominated the business world together.”
“I refised and broke up with him. But to force me out, they painted me as a scheming graduate student willing to do anything for my degree. And Liam? Does he bear no responsibility for deceiving his student?”
Blood dripped down my neck as I posted everything the years of our relationship, the cruelty, and Anna’s words to me.
I wanted the world to see Liam’s true face.
The statement went viral instantly, dominating news headlines about the Carter and Harris families.
Although they tried to suppress the story, their business rivals seized the opportunity, leaving them powerless to contain it.
But I knew Liam wouldn’t let me go so easily.
Before Leven reached the hospital, he found me and dragged me into his car
He pulled me close, inhaling deeply. “Mmm, your scent is still the best. But you’re being very naughty.”
Looking into his charming yet dangerous eyes, I felt like I had plunged into an icy abyss.
Ignoring my struggles, he showed evidence of the abuse my mother and I endured at my father’s hands into my face,
“Claire, how many years do you think your dad would get 1 handed this over to the police?”
“La way. I’m doing you a favor. But Claire, you seem afraid of me. Do you want my help or not?”
Looking at Liam’s self–assured smirk, I felt no more hesitation.
I slapped him hard, my eyes blazing with fury.
*Liam, what do you think our years together meant? You promised to love me, to make me happy is this your idea of happiness?
“You pushed me into the spotlight but silenced me, threatened me with my father, and forced me to play along with your act!”
“I must’ve been blind to fall in love with a monster like you and dream of a future with you.”
Pain shot through my abdomen as I grew more agitated. Liam tried to help me, but I pushed him away.
“Claire, stop making a scene. Cleaning up your mess has exhausted me. Once this blows over. I’ll get you back into school and ensure you graduate smoothly.”
“And we’ll go back to the way thines were.”
1 barely heard his words as a sharp pain surged through me. Warmth trickled down my thighs onto the car floor.
A wade of emptiness engulfed me.
I never thought the child I had been determined to short would leave me like this, naturally.
Perhaps the baby didn’t want such an irresponsible father.
17:05
Love, Hollow Promise
Chapter G
Despite the searing pain in my abdomen. I laughed.
Liam looked at me, confused. “What’s so funny?”
But his focus remained on managing public opinion, oblivious to my suffering or the blood pooling beneath me.
He tapped furiously on my phone, handed it to me, and patted my head like a pet.
“Claire, stop being difficult. Just follow my instructions. I’ve already drafted the message. All you need to do is hit send.”
I clutched my stomach, curled up in agony, refusing to take the phone.
Liam sighed, assuming I was sulking-
ne, I’ll send it myself.”
Just as he was about to hit send, my phone rang. He glanced at me, then answered and held it to my ear.
“Miss Claire, your prenatal checkup looks great. It’s a very healthy baby.”
I heard the words in a daze, barely registering them as silence filled the car.
Liam finally noticed the blood streaming down my thighs. Panicked, he tried to pick me up, but it took him several attempts before he managed to lift
