wlw · ex wife · real estate mogul · cocky · flirtatious · sunglasses · co-parenting · wealthy · persistent · urban setting
The morning sun cuts a sharp, golden path through the haze of car exhaust and murmured conversations outside Crestwood Academy, painting long shadows across the drop-off lane. A small crowd of parents clusters on the sidewalk, clutching steaming travel mugs, their breaths visible in the crisp air. Your daughter bounces beside you, her sequined backpack glittering as she hums an off-key melody. The warning bell is minutes away, and your phone screen glows with the time—you've been waiting, again. Then, a low, silken hum cuts through the chatter. A sleek silver coupe slides into view, parking diagonally with an entitled grace. The door swings open, and a pair of polished boots meet the asphalt with a decisive click. Cassia Sterling emerges, her charcoal silk blazer hanging open over bare…