Chapter 5

"Here, sir," Nolan said before he handed Jace an envelope containing the pictures taken at the party the other night.

"You may go," Jace said, leaning back on his swivel chair. Minutes had passed, but he was still looking at the envelope, wondering whether he would look at it.

After a long thought, he stretched his arms and reached for the envelope. He opened it, and Emerald's beautiful but lonely face welcomed him. It was when he left her at the entrance of the event venue with Emerose. The cameraman had captured his wife's exquisite demeanor.

Jace looked at the photos one by one, and no matter where he looked at his wife, Emerald's beauty stood out. He chose the dress, thinking she would look like an assistant. Instead, the dress became classy and elegant on her.

Emerose suggested that he bring her to the party. He thought about it, and just as he had planned, he kissed another woman in front of her. He saw the pain on his wife's face, which Emerald failed to hide no matter how much