He only cared that Mia was back, unwilling to let her suffer even slightly.

After they left, I picked at the now-cold dinner.

Ethan having a soft spot for Mia was the least of his mistakes.

I vowed it would be his last.

Ethan's generosity towards Mia knew no bounds.

He casually gifted her all the limited-edition bags and designer jewelry I'd ordered.

Even with my years in the shopping trenches, I had to admit: high-end manipulation often uses the simplest tactics.

Oblivious Ethan, did you forget that was my money?

When I tried to collect my items at Hermès, the sales associate awkwardly hinted that Ethan had already swooped in with Mia.

Everything had been delivered to some swanky downtown apartment.

The two of them, looking cozy, went on a very public shopping spree.

Paparazzi even caught Capital Sage dropping millions to make his lady smile.

Ethan was using Mia to get under my skin.

Within hours, though, the rumor mill churned out a new story: Ethan had a fresh flame, and the first lady might be getting the boot.

This juicy scandal spread like wildfire, with everyone eager for the Shane family drama.