Where Destiny Forgot Us 22

Where Destiny Forgot Us 22 Summary

The Whitmore Group’s business deal collapsed after Chase caused a public confrontation, leading their potential partner to withdraw due to his instability. Nora apologized to Dominic for provoking Chase, but Dominic acknowledged that while Chase’s actions were unforgivable, Nora’s tactic was effective. Their partnership began to take on an emotional dimension when Dominic suggested Nora could continue pretending to be his fiancée—and perhaps even make it real—leaving her shocked and flustered.

 

Meanwhile, Chase received divorce papers from Nora, along with documents dividing their assets and custody of their daughter. Furious and bitter, Chase retaliated by leaking private and intimate photos of Nora online, hoping to ruin her reputation. Nora was devastated by the public humiliation and hateful comments flooding social media, feeling the painful sting of betrayal from the man she once trusted most.

 

In her moment of despair, Dominic comforted Nora, promising to erase the damaging images from the internet. His protective care was a stark contrast to Chase’s cruelty, stirring feelings in Nora that she had never experienced before. As they shared a rooftop dinner, Dominic opened up about his life and loneliness despite his wealth, expressing a desire for a partner by his side—hinting strongly that he wanted that partner to be Nora.

 

Dominic’s heartfelt confession revealed that his feelings for Nora had grown beyond business, wanting to protect and care for her genuinely. Nora, still healing from her recent breakup, felt overwhelmed and unsure how to respond. Just as she began to speak, their intimate moment was abruptly interrupted by a loud voice accusing them of being adulterers, shattering the fragile peace they had found.

Chapter 14

The Whitmore Group’s deal had fallen apart.

The cause? Chase had instigated a public confrontation. The potential partner deemed him too unstable to work with and promptly withdrew.

“I’m sorry,” Nora murmured as she carefully applied iodine to Dominic’s wound. “I only suggested provoking him because we were out of options. I never imagined he’d completely lose control like that…”

Dominic met her gaze steadily. Though his Adam’s apple moved with a slight swallow, his tone remained composed. “It’s alright. What Chase did… was truly unforgivable.”

Nora blinked, somewhat taken aback by his calm acceptance.

He went on, “But your idea did work. Stirring Chase up and making a scene proved far more effective than our original plan.”

A radiant smile spread across Nora’s face, brightening her whole being. It seemed to strike a chord deep within Dominic’s heart.

After a brief pause, he said quietly, “Actually… I think we can keep using this approach.”

“What do you mean?” Nora asked, puzzled.

Dominic shifted uncomfortably. “I mean you telling people you’re my fiancée.”

“Oh,” she nodded slowly. “Faking a fiancée? Yeah, that makes sense.”

He interrupted gently, “It’s not just pretending. What I mean is… you can say it to others. But maybe you should also consider making it real.”

Nora’s eyes widened in shock.

Dominic quickly turned his head away, his cheeks flushing a deep red.

“I… you…” she stammered, completely flustered.

“Let’s talk about this later!” she blurted out, practically rushing out of the room.

She hadn’t expected Dominic to harbor feelings like this for her.

—

Their partnership, once purely practical, had taken an unexpected emotional turn.

Nora needed time to sort through her swirling thoughts.

Meanwhile, back at the Whitmore estate, Chase had just received a crushing blow: a contract termination notice from his former business partner, accompanied by divorce papers delivered directly from the County Clerk’s Office.

The documents detailed the division of their assets and custody arrangements for their daughter.

Assets: divided equally.

Custody: granted to the innocent party.

At the bottom of the page, Nora’s fingerprint was stamped in crimson, glaring at Chase like a burning brand.

He refused to accept that she had truly left him. That she had chosen to walk away for another man.

How could she be so cold-hearted?

Had she really forgotten all the promises they had made? The vows they once swore to each other?

That ruthless, unfeeling woman.

A flicker of vindictive fire sparked in his eyes.

“Get me every video and photo of her,” he commanded sharply. “The beach pictures, the bedroom shots, everything—especially that one where that guy’s groping her. Upload them everywhere. Make them go viral.

Let the entire world see.”

“Let’s see if she still acts so high and mighty after this.”

—

At the Faulkner estate—

Nora nearly fainted when she saw the videos.

Her hands shook as she dialed Chase’s number. “You leaked those pictures?”

“Yeah,” he replied coolly. “So? Changed your mind yet? Come back to me, and I’ll take everything down.”

Nora’s voice cracked. “You’re disgusting.”

“Me? You’re the one who ran off with another man right after the divorce. Who’s really shameless here?”

Chase paused, then softened his tone slightly. “But look—if you’re willing to come back home, I’ll forgive you. I won’t hold your thing with Dominic against you.”

Nora slammed the phone down with a sharp click.

Tears streamed down her cheeks as she scrolled through Weibo.

A tidal wave of hatred flooded the screen.

[Damn, look at her face—like she’s enjoying it. What a whore.]

[Wait… isn’t she that ex-wife from the Whitmore Group?]

[Oh yeah, I heard she’s hooking up with the Faulkner guy now. Talk about moving fast.]

The vulgar insults overwhelmed her.

She looked through the photos one by one.

The first time she’d been with Chase, he had filmed it, claiming it was proof of their love.

The photo of her on the delivery table—exhausted, half-naked, just after giving birth—was taken while he held her hand, whispering, “You did great.”

Now, all of it was laid bare for the world to see.

Her chest tightened painfully; breathing became difficult.

She had thought she no longer cared. But Chase had just delivered the cruelest blow.

The man who had once held her most intimately was now the source of her deepest wounds.

He was truly merciless.

—

In the midst of her breakdown, she collapsed into a warm embrace.

Dominic held her close, his eyes filled with both tenderness and fierce protectiveness. “Don’t worry—I’ll make all this disappear.”

He pulled out his phone and made a call.

“Ten minutes. I want every last trace of those images wiped from the internet.”

Nora blinked through her tears, feeling dazed.

A strange warmth blossomed inside her chest.

She had never—never once in her entire life—felt protected like this.

She had been married to Chase for nearly ten years. All she had ever received from him was indifference, coldness, and disdain.

He had never once stood up for her. Only humiliated her again and again.

Now, as she looked at Dominic, something inside her quietly began to shift.

—

That evening, the two of them dined at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the city skyline, the twinkling lights stretching endlessly in every direction.

Dominic gestured toward the glittering buildings. “I remember the first time I came to Bellwood, ten years ago. I was broke, with nothing but hope. Everything felt so shiny and new. I never thought I’d make it this far.”

Nora regarded him with genuine admiration. “Starting from nothing? That’s impressive.”

Dominic gave a faint smile. “Yeah. I’m not the type of man who leeches off women. Especially not the kind who mooches and still acts like he’s doing them a favor.”

Nora hesitated; that comment felt pointed.

He continued, “I’ve spent years chasing status and wealth. Now that I have both, life feels… dull.”

“You? Bored?” Nora raised an eyebrow. “With money and time like yours, the whole world is at your feet.”

Dominic looked at her, his gaze teasing but serious beneath the surface. “Sure, but I still don’t have anyone to share it with.”

“If this company had a lady boss by my side, that’d be even better.”

He locked eyes with her as he spoke.

Nora’s heart skipped a beat. She quickly tried to steer the conversation elsewhere, but Dominic gently pulled her right back.

“Nora,” he said softly, “I mean it.”

—

Atop the hotel, with city lights shimmering like spilled gold below them, Dominic finally confessed:

“Nora, I’ll admit—at first, I approached you with an agenda. But the more time I spent with you, the more I saw the real you. You’re an incredible woman. Kind, strong, resilient.”

“It’s not love at first sight. That would be too easy. What I feel is deeper. Something that’s only grown stronger over time.”

“Nora, would you give me a chance? Let me protect you, care for you… and make sure you never have to flinch again.”

Nora’s eyes brimmed with emotion.

She had just broken free from Chase. A new relationship was the last thing on her mind.

She didn’t feel ready.

But she didn’t know how to say that to Dominic. Everything tonight had happened so quickly.

Dominic watched her silently, encouraging her with his steady gaze.

“I…” she began.

“Well, well. If it isn’t the perfect pair of adulterers!”

A sudden voice thundered from outside the room.