My Wife’s Lover Sent Me Their Condom, Now They KneelChapter 1

On the night of the Fourth of July, while fireworks lit up the sky, Margaux Haywood sent her ex-boyfriend's father ten cases of Romanée-Conti and another ten of top-shelf bourbon.

A client sent over two boxes of assorted pastries and a fruit basket. Without a note, it read like leftovers presented for the sake of formality.

That wasn't anything new.

It reminded me of our wedding day.

Back then, Margaux only agreed to let me marry into her family under one condition that we skipped the rings. There was no proposal, ceremony, or vows, and just a signature on a piece of paper.

But for her ex, Archie Branson?

Margaux went all out. She set up a line of deluxe villas and acquired a custom engagement ring pair at the Queen's Auction.

The rings remain stored in a secure, private vault.

I don't even know the password, and I'm not allowed near it.

I stared at the rough, cheap packaging of the so-called "gifts" I brought, and a cold laugh slipped out before I could stop it.

"Margaux," I said, voice even, "let's get a divorce."

She didn't even react, and her expression didn't change.