All Chapters of Unexpected Divorce : Chapter 41 - Chapter 45

Nathan's POV“Nexsus dragging us down with them—mon Dieu, these allegations will stain us all. Mr. Kings, you must intervene… and quickly.”One of the shareholders who came from Paris with a full beard and stocky body voice cut across the boardroom, desperate to be heard. But to me… it barely registered; the words reached my ears, but they didn’t hold any effect. It sounded distantI sat at the head of the table wearing a loose, off-white button-up shirt with the top buttons open, my sleeves rolled up to the elbows, relaxed. One arm resting against the chair, the other loosely on the polished surface. On the outside, I looked composed. But inside, my thoughts were nowhere near the boardroom but on Anna.No matter how busy I tried to keep myself, I always find a second to think about her; the thought of her not answering my calls pressed against my mind, persistent and irritating. It felt like invisible walls were rising, slowly shutting me out“And now, voilà… we stand on the brink of

Anna’s POVThe neatly wrapped gift box rested on one hand while the other finger traced the edge of the ribbon over and over again, standing in front of the door with Jessie. Jessie rang the doorbell, and a few minutes later, a man opened the door. He had a quiet intensity about him. His light brown hair is slightly tousled, framing a face marked by soft stubble and thoughtful eyes that seem to be studying everything at once, dressed simply in a dark shirt and blue jeans, with thin-framed glasses resting on his nose and a watch glinting on his wrist“Jessie,” he said, stepping forward and pulling her into a hug.“Benedict,” Jessie replied, hugging him back.“It’s a good thing you came after the breakup,” she added lightly. “At least it’ll keep your mind off things.”“Don’t rub it in. You never liked her anyway.” He said drylyI stood quietly at the door, a small smile on my face, waiting to be acknowledged.Until he became aware of my presencesOh—come in. He squared his shoulders. I'

Anna's POVHis fingers wove into the back of my hair, holding me in place as he took the kiss deeper, sucking on my lips harder,“Mmmnnn….” he let out a breathy, silent moan, demanding I open up, but I refused. Even as my breath betrayed me, and my heart pounded fast against my chest, I held my groundHe stopped and drew back, our faces inches apart, just far enough that our breaths tangled together. It hung heavy in the air, heated, and laced with his breath of peppermint.His hand slipped out from my hair, moving slowly—deliberately—until he cupped my jaw with tenderness.Tilting my eyes to meet his, my pupils moved, searching, seeking out an invisible thread binding us together. “You don’t have to worry anymore,” he murmured in a raspy voice, without breaking eye contact, as he brushed his thumb lightly against my bottom lip, a lingering, gentle touch. “It’s all settled.” Then his gaze dropped on my lips for a moment, torn between his own needs and the fear of me pushing away. I c