Emily collapsed onto the cold, dark floor of the closet, her body shaking with sobs. Tears streamed down her face, mingling with the bitter taste of regret and betrayal.

She felt like she'd made a monumental mistake, marrying Jackson Timberlake. The contract, once a symbol of security and love, now seemed like a prison sentence.

"Why did I sign it?" she whispered, her voice cracking with anguish. "Why did I think he loved me?"

The memories of their whirlwind romance and lavish ...