Scarlett Stovall was proud to have the world at her feet, but somehow, her great life ended up in shreds. Misfortunes befell her in succession—miscarriage, disfigurement, failed career, and tainted reputation. The woman herself was befuddled by the cause of it all. Perhaps it was due to Ashton Fuller’s appearance. After all, love really could destroy a woman’s life.
Chapter 1 Pregnant
Six weeks pregnant. Shellshocked, I was riveted to the spot by the three words that appeared on my ultrasound report. It only happened once! How did I get pregnant? What should I do now?
Should I tell Ashton about this? Will he refuse to divorce me because of this? Nah, I doubt it! He’ll probably think that I’m shamelessly using this child to blackmail him. Suppressing the frustration that was rooted in my heart, I stuffed the ultrasound report into my bag as I made my way out of the hospital.
There was a Maybach waiting outside the hospital with one of its windows rolled down by a fraction. An attractive man with a frosty expression could be vaguely seen sitting at the driver’s seat. A handsome man in a luxury car would undoubtedly garner the attention of many passersby. Ashton Fuller was the epitome of wealth and good looks.
I had long grown used to the curious gazes of the passersby after so many years. Ignoring them, I slid into the front passenger seat. When the man who was resting with his eyes closed felt a slight movement, an indistinct frown settled between his brows. Without opening his eyes, he asked in a deep voice, “Has everything been settled?”
