SHE SIGNED THE DIVORCE WITHOUT A WORD—THEN ARRIVED BY BILLIONAIRE JET AND DESTROYED THEIR EMPIRE

were ever a Hayes.”

Vivian walked past her without another word.

Downstairs, Carlos the doorman gave her a look full of sympathy.

“Mrs. Hayes,” he said quietly. “I’m sorry.”

“It’s just Vivian now.”

“Miss Vivian,” he corrected gently.

He held the door open.

“Good luck.”

The Chicago morning air cut straight through her jacket.

Vivian stood on the sidewalk with continue reading …