Oops I Accidentally Ended Her Fake Perfect Life novel Chapter 23

**Across the Fallen Golden Kingdom Distant Fires**

Chase burst through the door, his fury palpable, a tempest of emotions swirling within him. The anticipation that had built up throughout the day was now a raging inferno. He had envisioned Nora approaching him, her eyes filled with remorse, pleading for his forgiveness. Instead, what he received was a cold, calculated legal notice from the lawyers representing the Faulkner Group.

The accusation? Defamation against Dominic and his fiancée.

It was utterly absurd!

“Nora is mine—always has been, always will be!” he roared, his voice echoing off the walls. “You, Dominic Faulkner, are nothing but a mere footnote in our story. A disgraceful homewrecker!”

“You’ve seen the photographs, haven’t you? She’s already shared my bed. You’re just picking up the scraps I left behind. You make me sick!”

As anger coursed through him, Nora felt a wave of shame wash over her, her cheeks aflame with embarrassment. Just then, a tall figure stepped protectively in front of her.

Dominic stood there, a fortress of strength.

“I love Nora,” he declared, his voice steady and unwavering. “I cherish every part of her—her past, her present, everything. Your venomous words hold no weight with me.”

He paused for a moment, allowing the tension to thicken in the air, then added coolly, “If anything, they simply reveal how truly pathetic you are.”

Chase felt as though he might choke on his own rage, the heat of anger constricting his throat.

Nora’s eyes glistened with unshed tears, a storm of emotions brewing within her.

Later that evening, as they returned home, she found herself entranced by the sharp angles of Dominic’s jawline. Taking a deep breath, she summoned every ounce of courage within her.

“So… about what you said earlier,” she stammered, her voice barely above a whisper, “maybe we could… give it a try.”

Dominic blinked in surprise, momentarily taken aback. “Hmm? Try what exactly?”

A furious blush crept across Nora’s face, her heart racing. “You suggested I should give you a chance… so I’m saying yes.”

It was only when she caught the teasing smile that danced on his lips that she realized she had fallen into his playful trap.

Flustered and embarrassed, she turned to storm away, only to collide with his solid chest.

“You said it,” he murmured softly, a glint of mischief in his eyes. “No backing out now.”

—

Three days later, the atmosphere was charged with excitement as their engagement party approached.

When Chase received the news, he felt as though the ground had been ripped from beneath his feet.

Shock coursed through him, swiftly followed by a tidal wave of rage.

She was truly going to marry someone else…

The realization struck him like a physical blow. She would never again be his wife…

He squeezed his eyes shut, but the tears betrayed him, spilling over and streaking down his cheeks.

On the day of the engagement, Nora appeared radiant in a white cocktail dress, her beauty captivating all. Dominic stood beside her, holding her hand with a proud smile that lit up his face.

As they entered the main hall, their eyes fell upon a wedding gown displayed prominently, causing them both to freeze in place.

A voice from the crowd whispered, “Isn’t that the gown Mr. Whitmore’s ex-wife wore at their wedding?”

“Shhh! You didn’t hear? The woman getting engaged to Mr. Faulkner today is Mr. Whitmore’s ex-wife. Guess he couldn’t handle it and came to crash the party!”

“Tsk tsk, looks like the rumors were true. She jumped into Faulkner’s arms right after the divorce. What a bold move…”

Nora staggered, her body stiffening as shock washed over her.

In that moment, her phone buzzed insistently in her pocket.

Chase Whitmore:

[Feeling humiliated yet? Call off the engagement and I’ll come pick you up myself.]

A furious laugh bubbled up inside her, almost escaping her lips.

Even now, Chase believed he could swoop in as her savior, offering her a way out as though it were a grand gesture.

But in that moment, she felt a newfound strength. She wasn’t afraid anymore.

Stepping forward, her voice unwavering despite the tremor in her hands, she prepared to speak her truth.

—

With the eyes of the crowd fixed on her, she began to recount every detail of her tumultuous relationship with Chase.

Why he had married her in the first place.

How he had neglected her for years, leaving her feeling invisible.

How Camila had wormed her way between them, creating a chasm of betrayal.

How he had emotionally abused her, time and time again.

By the end of her speech, she swayed slightly on her feet, a wave of sorrow crashing over her.

A warm hand enveloped hers.

Dominic stood beside her, his gaze unwavering and reassuring.

His presence gave her the strength to continue.

“Yes,” she declared clearly, “I fell in love with Dominic after my divorce from Chase. It’s real. It’s honest. And it belongs to me.”

“If that warrants judgment, then what about Chase? He was the one who betrayed me first. He humiliated and hurt me. What does that make him? A saint? Or just a coward who inflicts pain on the woman he vowed to protect?”

A heavy silence enveloped the venue.

The only sound was the persistent buzz of her phone.

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