The Husband I Thought I Knew: Chapter 3

Riches and Rivalries

The days following Liam’s confession were a whirlwind. Paparazzi stalked their every move, old flames of Liam’s surfaced in tabloids, and Emma was thrust into a world of designer gowns and high-stakes galas.

At one such event, a woman approached her. Stunning and icy, she introduced herself as Veronica, Liam’s ex-fiancée.

“Enjoy it while it lasts, darling,” Veronica purred, her eyes glinting with malice. “Liam has a habit of hiding things. Just ask his father.”

Emma’s stomach churned. She confronted Liam that night, but he brushed it off, saying Veronica was bitter and jealous. Still, the seed of doubt had been planted.

As Liam’s enemies closed in, Emma found herself the target of a smear campaign. Someone leaked her private photos, spinning stories of her “gold-digging past.” Liam vowed to protect her, but Emma felt increasingly isolated in his glittering world.

The final straw came when she overheard Liam on a call late at night.

“She can’t know. Not yet,” he whispered.

Tears welled in her eyes. What else was he hiding?