Estre clicked the recorder, and Piper’s voice emerged, “Ms. Estre, right? Take a seat, please.”
Estre had visited Piper while gathering evidence of Nick’s domestic abuse against Lexi, but Piper
hadn’t provided anything useful for the case, so Estre didn’t present it in court. “So, Piper, were you
aware that Nick was married?” Estre inquired.
Through the recorder, Piper’s voice chuckled, “Of course.” She continued, “I met Nick at the gym this
past April. He made the first move. Guys hitting on me? Happens all the time.” “Let’s cut to the chase,
Ms. Estre. We’re both women here, sessful in our careers. “I’m a divorced singledy who always
prioritized work, so dating took a backseat. But you know, a woman, especially at my age, has needs
and stress to release.
—
“When Nick came along, I figured, why not? He’s easy on the eyes, fit, skilled, and not some male
prostitutes from a club seemed safer byparison. Whenever I had the time or the urge, I’d meet up
with him.
“His family? It never crossed my mind to wreck his home. Never pried into his marriage. He brought it
up on his own.
“Guys need excuses for their infidelities, right? know he wanted cash from me. I’m not hurting for
money, so whenever he’d beat around the bush about being broke, I’d toss him a bit.
“If you’re digging for dirt on his wife, I’m clueless. And I’m not foolish enough to probe into his personal
life. All I know is he mentioned his wife couldn’t conceive.
“As for the assault and murder charges you’ve got against him, obviously he would me. He still wanted
to look good in my eyes.”
At this point, Estre asked, “Given the aspects of Nick you’re pleased with, have yo thought about
marrying him?”
Piper burst outughing at that, “Marriage? I’ve just wed my way out of that pit. I’ve money, men,
and freedom of time and energy. Do you really think I’d choose marriage, Estre?”
“If Nick’s entertaining that fantasy, he’s delusional. Even if I were to marry, it wouldn’t be with someone
like him. To put it bluntly, he’s only good enough for a lick of my boots.
“I chose him because he’s a cheaper and safer option than any male prostitutes. Why wouldn’t I go for
the best deal?
“As for the money, it’s just to shoo him away. I did let him drive a car of mine, but that’s just for
temporary use. I wouldn’t give away something worth millions just like that. I may
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have money, but it wasn’t easily earned.
“And just between us, myst marriage might’ve been childless, but my businesses have flourished.
I’ve already arranged a surrogate abroad. My twins just turned one. I visit when I can and I’m nning
to bring them home soon.
“Having kids, cash, and no husband? That’s a woman’s peak. Why would I ruin that with marriage?”
As Piper spoke, Estre realized she was a woman with a story, likely wounded by her past marriage
and now solely focused on making money, treating men as mere ythings.
Piper already had twins abroad while Nick was foolishly dreaming of marriage. Estre mused, the
clearest heads were those who could secure their own wealth.
Piper’s liaison with Nick might be morally questionable, but Estre couldn’t help but admire her
candidness. After all, if it wasn’t Piper, Nick would’ve found another woman- it was in his nature.
etween Estre and Piper, his face
Across the table, Nick listened to the conversation turning ashen as he realized she saw him merely as
a human shaped dildo, and a cheaper one at that. His hands clenched into fists, veins throbbing on the
back of his hands.
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He had thought Piper’s financial generosity and the luxury car were signs of affection, believing in the
image he’d cultivated. But now, he just realized she only saw him as a joke. Nick recalled every time
Piper gave him money, they’d have marathon sessions at a hotel, where Piper wouldn’t let him leave
until he was utterly spent.
In retrospect, Nick realized she was only with him for his youth, physique, and stamina The money was
nothing more than her payment for his services. He had pushed Lex down the stairs for Piper, naively
hoping to secure a future with this wealthy woman! was the punchline.
Piper’s trips abroad were to visit her children, and a woman who wouldn’t even carry-h own babies
wouldn’t have room in her heart for a man.
Remembering Piper’s dismissive words, Nick’s face flushed with rage, veins bulging at hi temples.
Piper had no feelings for him and considered him worthy only of groveling at he feet…
“Damn her, that bitch,” Nick seethed, his anger close to boiling over.
Estre calmly put away the recorder, “Nick, save your curses. If you hadn’t gone chasing after others,
they wouldn’t even know you. If you’re going to y games, you’ve got to be prepared to y them
right.”
In this world, it was never quite certain who was the true yer.
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Estre’s indifference only fueled Nick’s fury as he red at her. “Why didn’t you let me hear the
recording earlier? Why only now?” Had Estre yed it sooner, he would never have signed the
divorce settlement. He would’ve found a way to see Lexi, to apologize, and to convince her not to
divorce. He would’ve strived to get out early and let Lexi wait
for him.
However, it was toote, and Nick’s ns, like his illusions, had crumbled to dust.
Estre saw right through Nick’s ploy with a dismissive chuckle, “Should I, instead, let you listen to this
recording first? Then you can go pester Lexi, y the victim with her, and make her wait for you not to
divorce? Nick, do you really think that’s going to fly?”
That’s men for you-backed into a corner, and they’re still trying to drag a woman down with them.
At her words, Nick shot up from his chair like a jack-in-the-box, “Give me back that divorce agreement.
I’m not signing it. I’m not going through with this divorce. I need to talk to Lexi, face to face.”
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The sheer audacity of the man was enough to stagger Estre’s understanding of shamelessness.
Tucking the voice recorder into her purse, Estre tossed a ‘Dream on over her shoulder and walked
out without looking back.
“Estre, damn you,e back here! Give me that agreement back. I’m not signing it—I’m not getting
a damn divorce!”
No matter how loud Nick hollered after her, Estre couldn’t care less. She didn’t turn around, not even
once, as she left.