Chapter 1 Evelyn Carter stared at the divorce papers on the table, already signed by her husband. Tears welled in her eyes as she turned toward the window. Nathan Blackwood stood there, bathed in the golden glow of the afternoon sun—cold, perfect, and unyielding, like a statue carved from marble. His presence alone was suffocating. "I've signed. You should do the same so we can finalize this before Victoria arrives." Nathan tucked his hands behind his back, not even sparing her a glance. "Since