He Was Her Ex-Brother-In-Law Chapter 06

He Was Her Ex-Brother-In-Law Chapter 06

After the press conference, the whole country 

lost its mind. 

The story trended for days. The comments 

were a sewer. 

[A tycoon hooking up with his 

ex–sister–in–law? Disgusting.] 

[Sienna Sinclair is nothing but a homewrecker 

who went after her sister’s man.] 

[Asher Blackwood is trash too. Couldn’t even 

hold out three years after the divorce.] 

I lay in Asher’s bed scrolling through my 

phone, laughing at the comments. 

Asher stepped out of the bathroom with just 

a towel around his waist. 

He took my phone. 

“Don’t read that.” 

“I’m not hurt by it. I just want to see how ugly 

they can get.” 

He lowered himself over me, hands planted 

on either side. 

“I told you I’d protect you.” 

I wrapped my arms around his neck. 

know.” 

He bent to kiss me. His phone went off. 

His assistant’s voice was urgent. 

AM 

“Mr. Blackwood. The Sinclairs are holding a televised press conference. They’re accusing you 

of manipulating Sienna. They’re talking about a 

lawsuit.” 

Asher frowned. 

“Let them sue.” 

He hung up and looked at me. 

“Your 

mother and sister really want to put me away.” 

you.” 

I laughed. “So should we run? I’ll go with 

He gripped my chin. 

haven’t broken any laws.” 

“Run from what? I 

The TV flicked on. Live coverage of my 

family’s press conference. 

out. 

My mother sat at the table, sobbing her eyes 

“Asher Blackwood abused his position to manipulate my daughter. I want justice!” 

My sister Veronica sat beside her, playing the 

“Asher was never like this before. My 

victim. 

sister seduced him.” 

A reporter pressed in. “Ms. Sinclair, three 

years ago you went abroad with a wealthy heir. Was that voluntary?” 

Veronica’s face shifted. 

“That was for my 

studies!” 

I burst out laughing. 

She’d eloped with some guy who got bored 

and tossed her aside. Now she crawled back with 

her tail between her legs. 

Asher turned off the TV. 

“Don’t watch 

that. It’s disgusting.” 

My phone buzzed. Unknown number. 

I picked up. Celeste Sterling. 

“Sienna. Did 

you see your mother’s press conference?” 

“Your own mother’s about to cut you off, and 

you’re still curled up with Asher? Bold.” 

I leaned back into Asher’s chest and 

answered, lazy. 

“Celeste. You’re so invested in my life. Maybe 

spend that energy on yourself. Three years 

chasing Asher, and has he ever looked at you 

twice?” 

Her voice went shrill. 

“Just wait. I have plenty of ways to make you 

disappear.” 

The line went dead. 

The next day, Asher went to the office and I 

was home alone. 

The doorbell rang. 

I opened the door. My mother and Veronica. 

My mother shoved past me and stormed 

inside. 

“Sienna Sinclair. You’re living in a man’s house 

like some whore. Have you no dignity?” 

I leaned against the doorframe. 

“Mom. You dragged me through the mud at 

your press conference yesterday. And now you want to lecture me about dignity?” 

My mother’s hand flew up. 

Veronica caught her arm, playing the 

peacemaker. 

face. 

“Mom, don’t… Let’s talk.” 

She turned to me, calculation all over her 

“Sienna. I’m worried about you.” 

“Do you even know Asher? When he divorced 

me, he didn’t give me a single cent.” 

I let out a cold laugh. 

“You ran off on him and you wanted a 

payout?” 

Veronica’s face soured. 

“Leave him, or I’ll 

see you in court. Alienation of affection.” 

“Three years divorced, Veronica. Tell me, what 

exactly did I ruin?” 

She had nothing. 

My mother charged forward again. 

“I 

don’t care. You end things with Asher today, or I’m 

cutting you off for good.” 

I looked at her, and I felt nothing. No ache. No 

weight. 

“Mom. If cutting me off makes you 

feel better, then do it.”