During that god-awful blizzard in Aspen, Harrison left me on the side of the road to pick up his first love.
In that exact moment, I called my personal attorney.
I didn’t scream or cry. I just calmly instructed my divorce team to draft the final papers.
Except for custody of our son, I demanded the enforcement of our prenup’s penalty clause: I wanted the massive family trust and the beachfront estate in the Hamptons.
Right then, in his Manhattan penthouse office, Harrison was swirling a glass of whiskey, a contemptuous smirk on his lips.
“Julianne, stop the drama. I’m just waiting for the day you come crying and begging me to see our son.”
That day would never come. Because just a moment ago, I’d heard the five-year-old boy I once considered my entire world make his birthday wish.
“I wish Vanessa would move in with Daddy and be my new mommy!”
Signed Mrs. Sterling Chapter 18 The day I left the hospital, the sun was shining for the first time in what felt like forever. A newly repaired black SUV was parked at the entrance—it was Sebastian’s spare car. He was leaning against the door, wearing sunglasses. Leo was in his car seat in the back,
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Signed Mrs. Sterling Chapter 17 Over the next few days, the news of Vanessa’s arrest was plastered across every tabloid. The headlines were sensational: UPPER EAST SIDE PIANIST’S DEADLY DECEPTION: THE END OF A GILDED DREAM. Harrison became the biggest joke in New York high society. I heard his company’s stock took a hit from
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Signed Mrs. Sterling Chapter 16 When I woke up, the first thing I smelled was the familiar scent of antiseptic. I was in a hospital VIP room. “She’s awake! Doctor! She’s awake!” It was Leo’s small voice, thick with tears. I opened my eyes, squinting against the light. Sebastian was holding my hand, a bandage
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Signed Mrs. Sterling Chapter 15 Stepping outside, the cold, late-night Manhattan air was biting. Sebastian’s car was parked at the end of the circular driveway. “I’m sorry you got dragged into this mess,” I said to Sebastian, my voice heavy with exhaustion. “Don’t be stupid,” he said, opening the car door with one hand and
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Signed Mrs. Sterling Chapter 14 Harrison marched toward me with the same aggressive stride he used when he was about to fire someone in a board meeting. But he didn’t go to his injured, crying son first. He came straight for me. A classic narcissist. In his world, his son’s pain was secondary to his
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Signed Mrs. Sterling Chapter 13 I stared at her coldly. My voice wasn’t loud, but it silenced the entire room. “No matter how much Harrison dislikes me, Henry is the sole heir to the Sterling family.” “If his arm is permanently scarred, or if it gets infected, how do you think the board of directors
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Signed Mrs. Sterling Chapter 12 By the time I drove the two and a half hours back to the Sterling mansion on the Upper East Side with Leo, it was late at night. I pushed open the front door to a scene of chaos. Shattered teacup fragments littered the floor, and a large, dark stain
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Signed Mrs. Sterling Chapter 11 The funny thing was, the moment Sebastian left, the sleeping child’s eyes popped open. His blue eyes were full of cunning and a touch of anxiety, as if he was afraid I’d kick him out too. “Are you hungry?” I asked, crouching down to his level. Leo nodded enthusiastically. “How
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Signed Mrs. Sterling Chapter 10 Sebastian opened his mouth to explain, but my next question stopped him cold. “I’ve always wondered, Sebastian. Why were you such a cheerleader for Vanessa? To the point of actively working against me. If you liked her so much, why didn’t you just go after her yourself instead of trying
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Signed Mrs. Sterling Chapter 09 Back at the villa, I wrapped Leo in a blanket and gave him a cup of hot cocoa topped with marshmallows. The little guy finally quieted down, holding the mug and looking around like a frightened fawn. Sebastian sat on the opposite sofa, looking a bit awkward. It was funny,
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