My Husband Told Me to Stay Home While He Took Another Woman to His Gala—He Had No Idea I Secretly Owned the Company Funding His Entire Empire

“That is not exactly what I’d call it.”

Evelyn’s eyes sharpened.

“Chloe.”

“Right.”

At 7:31, Victoria arrived.

Dark blue dress.

Small black bag.

Victoria Sterling, Julian’s public-relations director, greeted Evelyn first.

Then Chloe.

Then Julian.

She touched the necklace at her throat.

“Sorry. Traffic.”

Julian smiled.

“You made it.”

Victoria stepped closer.

Straightened his bow tie.

I watched her fingers fix the knot.

“Why are you attending?” I asked.