Chapter 13

Three years later, Damon was back in the limelight. But, to everyone's surprise, he seemed completely indifferent. There wasn't even a trace of the disappointment, hurt, or embarrassment they had expected. All they saw was a quiet kind of acceptance—the kind that came from someone who'd been through it all and was finally at peace with it. From across the crowded room, his eyes found Giselle, who was standing motionless on stage. Her face was deathly pale. She was the woman he'd loved for years but could never really keep, the bride who had left him on their wedding day. Now, she felt like a stranger. He felt like he was seeing her for the very first time. And yet, they had known each other for 18 years. Amid the whispers from the crowd, Damon spoke with calm control. "I heard every word, loud and clear. Thanks for finally being honest with me, Giselle." He didn't sound like he was calling her out. He sounded more like he was commenting on the weather. Seeing Damon's response, h