Chapter 1

My mother-in-law, Eleanor, and I were enjoying a getaway. After checking into our hotel, we headed straight for the pool.

But a perfectly put-together woman, looking utterly disgusted, scrunched up her nose at us.

"This is a high-end hotel. What kind of people do they let in? Are you just sneaking in to use the pool?"

"Sharing a pool with you makes me worry about catching some infectious disease!"

Eleanor and I immediately felt our vibe killed. I retorted coldly:

"The hotel pool is public, open to all guests. If you can't handle that, build your own at home."

Her eyebrows shot up in anger. She snapped:

"How dare you talk to me like that? Do you even know my husband owns this hotel? The most exclusive suite here is mine year-round."

"I command you to get out! You reek of cheapness, you're making the water filthy. It's disgusting!"

Eleanor and I exchanged a glance, a chill of recognition passing between us.

This hotel was owned by Julian Hayes. When did he become *her* husband?!

A chilling dread washed over me. Had Julian Hayes, the man who’d vowed eternal loyalty to me, truly cheated?