Thorns Grow After Betrayal (Celeste and Chester) novel Chapter 231

The moment those words left her lips, Chester Fordham’s anger flared even hotter.

What did she really take him for?

He forced himself to calm down, then seized her hand in a tight, unyielding grip.

“Come home with me. I’ll set up a private studio for you—whatever kind of design you want to do, whoever you want to hire, it’s up to you. I’ll get a nanny for the kids. If you don’t want to see them, I’ll send them to my mother’s place.”

Celestine Selwyn’s expression didn’t flicker.

If anything, she looked almost amused.

See? He knew exactly what to do, how to treat her well.

But Chester never bothered—never cared—unless she stabbed deep enough to make him bleed. Only when he felt threatened did he suddenly manage to squeeze out a pitiful scrap of sympathy.

Her voice was cold and flat. “It’s too late.”

The look in her eyes made Chester’s heart skip. For a split second he flashed back to the night she’d fallen into the sea.

He tightened his grip on her, voice rough. “It’s not too late. There’s still time. We can get the paperwork started right now.”

“Chester, you’re disgusting.” Celestine’s long lashes trembled.

She tried to yank her hand free, but he wouldn’t budge.

She exhaled sharply. “Take the kids and get out. Until the divorce is final, I don’t want to see any of you again. Otherwise, who knows—maybe those little private videos you’re so fond of will turn up online sooner than you think.”

Instantly, whatever fragile warmth had started to kindle in Chester’s chest went cold and hard. His face turned grim. “Celestine, haven’t you made enough of a scene?”

She didn’t even bother to argue. “No. Not nearly enough.”

Anyone can play dirty.

Chester finally released her, a shadow darkening his brow. “Fine. If you’re really set on this, have it your way.”

He paused, glancing up at the building.

“But as far as I know, this apartment is joint property. I have every right to my half.”

“Chester, what are you up to?” Celestine shot him a furious glare. “If you dare move in, I’ll post those videos right now!”

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