Chapter 97

Angelica and Elliot's marriage was an open secret. Their recent arguments about the divorce had stirred up awful gossip in their circle. People had claimed that Angelica wanted a divorce because of Elliot's relationship with his sister, which was later debunked. The gossip was right about one thing—Angelica and Elliot's marriage was in trouble. They were supposed to be newlyweds just two years into married life, yet they were already sick of each other. Wasn't that a little too fast? Angelica squirmed under the watchful eyes around her, which was made worse by the acquisition of Douglas' studio. Feeling terrible, she had to dig her nails into her palms to stay composed. She politely greeted him again, "Hi, Mr. Quigley." He finally grunted carelessly. "We prepared some tea. You may—" "Wait here." He cut her off impatiently. Her gaze wavered, and she promptly shut up, knowing that Elliot's presence spelled trouble. He frowned when she fell silent, but he couldn't set aside his