Serenitys Story 1 Menu Serenitys Story 1 The party shimmered with the low hum of conversation and the delicate clinking of champagne flutes .
I glanced at my husband , Liam , his wrist conspicuously bare .
Wheres your sandalwood bracelet ? I asked , my voice a calm ripple amidst the ambient noise .
He didnt answer .
Instead , his cousin Chloe flushed a deep crimson , her hands trembling as she started to rise .
A small , intricately carved lotus bead tumbled from beneath her leg , followed by another , and another .
My vision blurred , and a buzzing sound filled my ears .
Those beads … my beads .
The sandalwood bracelet , painstakingly crafted by my own hands .
Each lotus blossom was a prayer , a testament to my pilgrimage up Mount Shasta .
I had prostrated myself 999 times , pleading for a miracle , a sign from a renowned buddha .
This bracelet had been the miracle a cruel , mocking one .
Liam had desecrated its sanctity … with her .
I didnt scream .
I didnt create a scene .
Instead , the next morning , I filed for an immigration visa .
Liam , with all his connections , wouldnt be able to leave the country easily .
This was my escape , my oblivion .
Good morning , Id like to apply for an immigrant visa , I said , sliding my paperwork across the counter to the immigration officer .
The officer stamped the forms , then pulled up another file .
Ms .
Serenity Stering , your visa will be processed in two weeks .
Please wait patiently .
I nodded , turning to leave .
But then I heard them whispering .
Is that … Mrs.
Sterling ? Whats she doing here ? Problems with Mr.
Sterling ? A fight ? But hes known as Mr.
Perfect ! What could she possibly be upset about ? Right ? Their wedding seven years ago was legendary .
And five years ago , when she nearly died of kidney failure , he donated his kidney without hesitation .
Two years ago , she disappeared , and he moved heaven and earth to find her .
And now shes leaving him without a word ? Hell lose it ! A bitter laugh escaped me .
Everyone knew Liams reputation .
The ruthless , efficient CEO of Sterling Industries , a man of icy demeanor who kept the world at arms length until me .
He had pursued me relentlessly : a mansion , a luxury car , an array of dazzling jewels , and even a three night fireworks display declaring his love .
He once braved a hurricane , crossing five cities to bring me a discontinued strawberry cake I had casually mentioned liking .
Hed arrived drenched , but the cake had been warm .
What had opened my heart , though , was the day my parents died in a car accident .
Liam was in Monaco , closing a billion dollar deal .
But he dropped everything , flew back , and held me close through my grief .
Serenity , dont be afraid .
You have me .
Ill always protect you , he had sa his eyes red and puffy .
His love had felt … real .
This was it .
I knew .
Three months ago , the illusion shattered .
Chloe , staying at our house , had left traces of their betrayal in every corner of the mansion .
Every room became a monument to my heartbreak .
He thought hed hidden it well , but there are no secrets in a shared home .
The pain , the disbelief it all led me here .
I hailed a cab back to the Sterling Estate .
The cloying scent of semen greeted me as I stepped inside .
Liam and Chloe turned , mid conversation , their faces freezing at my sudden appearance .
Liams eyes softened immediately .
He rushed to my side and clasped my hand .
Honey , youre freezing ! I thought you were staying at the gala .
Youre back early I was planning a surprise .
A surprise ? My eyes drifted to his neck , where faint love bites marred his skin .
A sharp pang tore through my chest .
Chloe giggled , stepping forward .
Serenity , Liam really outdid himself this time ! Even for a simple anniversary … She gestured toward a table laden with gifts .
Look at all this! My gaze fell to the gifts , but it stopped at a damp stain on the carpet below .
The semen scent , the dampness … It all clicked .
Love ? His love involved making love to Chloe on the sofa while preparing gifts for me .
The realization hit me like a punch to the gut .
Liam didnt notice my distress .
He clasped an emerald necklace around my neck , his voice a honeyed caress .
Happy anniversary , sweetheart .
And I have a candlelit dinner waiting .
My body trembled .
I shook my head .
I dont feel well .
I … Every second with Liam was torture .
Id always told him , I have a zero tolerance policy for infidelity , a clean break or nothing .
Why lead me on and then betray me ? Liam panicked .
He summoned doctors , then bought tonics , made me milk , and coaxed me to sleep .
Four hours later , thirst woke me .
I opened my bedroom door … The door to the guest room stood ajar .
Moonlight illuminated the scene within : Liam and Chloe , naked and entwined .
That necklace cost millions , and you wouldnt give it to me .
Serenity gets everything ! Chloes voice dripped with resentment , her legs still wrapped around Liams waist .
20:11 0.1 % < Serenitys Story 1 Liam sighed , stubbing out a cigarette .
Chloe , remember your place .
I only love Serenity .
Chloes face paled .
Only secretly ? If she finds out … Menu Liam opened a drawer and pulled out a nearly identical necklace , the only difference being its color .
Wear this in secret .
If she finds out , were done .
Chloes face lit up .
She held the necklace to her bruised neck .
Thank you , Liam ! I knew you cared ! But youre really scared of Serenity leaving , huh ? He didnt hesitate .
Yes .
I cant lose Serenity .
Id go crazy .
He pulled her back down , resuming their intimacy .
The bed creaked , Chloes moans filling the air .
Tears streamed down my face .

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I stared at our wedding photo on the wall .
Liam , in fifteen days , Im waiting for you to go crazy .