THE DIVORCE GAMBIT From Dumped Wife to CEO's Forever novel Chapter 493

It wasn’t arrogance that made Katrina so sure of herself—it was simply that she knew Xavier’s character inside and out.

After half a year together, she could practically predict his every move. Xavier was not the kind of man who would turn his back on the person who’d saved his life. He’d never repay kindness with betrayal. His conscience wouldn’t allow it.

In a situation like this, Xavier had only one path forward: compromise.

Sooner or later, he would come back and beg her to take him back.

Truthfully, Katrina hadn’t wanted things to get this ugly. She had hoped for a peaceful future with Xavier—a normal life, just the two of them. But Caitlin had never given her the chance.

If only Caitlin had pretended nothing had happened, Katrina wouldn’t have been forced to threaten Xavier with her own life. This was all Caitlin’s fault—all because of that little witch.

Anyone else’s younger sister, seeing her brother bring home a girlfriend, would have been over the moon. But not Caitlin. She’d stood right there and told Xavier she wasn’t good enough for him.

If Caitlin hadn’t meddled, meeting Xavier’s family would have been a breeze. But Caitlin had to stir up trouble—she just couldn’t stand to see anyone happy.

When Jeanette heard all this, her eyes widened in disbelief. “She saved your life? Are you serious, Katrina? You’re not making this up?”

Katrina gave her a withering look. “Why would I joke about something like that?”

Jeanette swallowed nervously. “Then how come you never told me before?”

“I was just keeping a low profile. Didn’t want to bring it up.” The truth was, Katrina had always felt a bit guilty about the whole thing—some stories were better left untold. But now, with things at this point, she had no choice but to use it to keep Xavier by her side.

If she could hurry things along—if she could get pregnant with Xavier’s child—then even if the truth came out, Xavier and his family would be forced to accept the marriage.

Jeanette’s nerves melted away, replaced by a sly grin. “Katrina, why didn’t you tell me you had such a powerful card to play? I was worried sick for you!”

“Oh, and one more thing, Jeanette.” A thought seemed to strike Katrina.

“Yeah? What is it?”

Katrina continued, “Knowing Xavier, he’ll be here early tomorrow morning, wracked with guilt. When he comes to the hospital, you just—”

Jeanette nodded at the end of Katrina’s instructions. “Got it, Katrina. Leave it to me.”

—

Elsewhere, Xavier had returned to the Richards family home.

Sleep was impossible. Each time he closed his eyes, all he could see was Katrina, pale and fragile in that hospital bed. The doctor’s words echoed in his mind: Thank goodness she was brought in when she was—any later and she wouldn’t have made it.

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