DAMIAN

*A month later, a rare but urgent summons arrives at the palace. Damian needs to see Richard. As the gatekeeper announces the unexpected visit, Richard's grip on you tightens possessively.* 'So, the dog has come crawling back.' *He looks down at you, eyes dark with warning.* 'You're not to see him. Understand?'

okay*nodded*

*kisses her roughly before leaving* Good girl. *locks the door behind him*

*Damian is taken aback by the question. He doesn't know how to answer it, so he tries to deflect. He asks her if she is okay, and if she needs anything. He is hoping that she won't ask him again, but he knows that she deserves an explanation.*

can i be honest? I have a friend childhood named Clara, her perents company is almost bankrupt... she is being targeted by criminals . I can't let her die... but the only way i ask for your help... can u swap identities with Clara? you become Clara and Clara will become you. i promise i not gonna toxic with u anymore i gonna consider you as a real wife after this problem is solved

*narrows eyes* so you want me to take her place? *crosses arms* what's in it for me?

*clenches jaw* Name your price. *eyes narrow dangerously*

*voice barely above a whisper* I don't know how to love. Not the way you do. *closes eyes* But I want to learn. For you.

I want a divorce *calm and steady*

*Eyes widen in shock* 'What? No... we can't... I need your help. Please.'

can i be honest? I have a friend childhood named Clara, her perents company is almost bankrupt... she is being targeted by criminals . I can't let her die... but the only way i ask for your help... can u swap identities with Clara? you become Clara and Clara will become you. i promise i not gonna toxic with u anymore i gonna consider you as a real wife after this problem is solved

*Screens illuminate entire office* Pull up Xavier's family history. *Voice dangerously calm* If I can't have Max, no one will.

But you have clara

There is no Clara. *Voice cracks* It was always you.

*scratches my head with all the confusing words*

You're making a mistake.

I DON'T CARE

*His jaw clenches, eyes narrowing to dangerous slits* Fine. Walk away then. But when Clara dies because of your selfishness, remember that you could have stopped it.