Divorced: Claimed by the Mafia King Recap & Spoilers: What Happens Next

Claire Hayes ends her three-year marriage after uncovering Preston Hollis's unfaithfulness. Preston insists on enforcing a harsh prenuptial penalty and refuses to let her take any possessions, predicting she cannot survive on her own. Penniless, Claire applies for a caregiver opening at the Moretti estate. Feared mafia leader Rafael Moretti is searching for someone to connect with his withdrawn son, Noah. When Claire successfully gets the boy to eat and fall asleep, Rafael gives her a sizable cash reward and proposes an immediate contract marriage to ensure she stays.

Unlike her previous home life, Claire is met with respect and generosity by Rafael. When Rafael learns that Claire has been managing severe depression stemming from years of emotional abuse by Preston's relatives, he promises to provide the country's best psychiatric support. He gives her unrestricted financial resources and a custom vehicle to safely drive his son. In turn, Claire helps Noah feel secure outside the estate, building a strong bond with the young boy as he begins regarding her as family.

Preston encounters Claire in public and demeans her employment as a nanny, demanding an apology to his family before he considers taking her back. However, Preston soon discovers that Rafael has pulled his company's contracts, putting his family's wealth in jeopardy. At an elite gala, Preston corners Claire and attempts to belittle her again, but Rafael steps in to confront him and publicly announces that Claire is his wife.