Revenge After Divorce Novel by Black Rose

OLIVIA

“Beautiful flowers, who are they from?” asked Marcus coming in and standing next to me. “I think they are from Nick.” He didn’t say a word and just moved away from me. “They mean nothing, flowers are not going to erase everything Nick did to me, and they will not change our plans. Nick Jones is still going to pay for what he did to me, and I am going to make sure of it.”Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

I didn’t know who I was trying to convince by saying that, the truth was that the flowers affected me and left me with many questions. Like what made. him send me flowers suddenly, what was going through his mind, and did her think they were going to fix anything?

“Phase two is underway. It will be any day now; we just have to wait.” Okay changing the subject was a clear indication that he didn’t want to talk about Nick. “The flowers don’t change anything Marcus, really.” I didn’t know why I felt the need to convince him of this. I just did.

“I understand, don’t worry about me.” I nodded and went back to the lounge but then something on tv caught my eye. I increased the volume, and at reporter was standing in front of a factory and first responders and police. were all over the scene.

“First responders are working hard to put out the fire that broke out at MW& O Corporation’s factory just an hour ago. Fortunately, the factory was empty at the time the fire broke out. Officials will be launching an investigation as to what started the fire. I am…” I switched off the tv and turned to look at Marcas.

That was our biggest factory in New Village and now it has burned to the ground. Everything we have worked for over the past couple of months has gone up in smoke. My knees grew weak and Marcas supported me and helped me to the couch.

Hey, don’t stop. Look at me. breathe.” I did as he said but I was angry and felt helpless.

“Listen, we knew they would strike one way or the other. Right, we expected an attack from them, we knew something was going to happen and we took precautions, remember?” what the hell was he talking about? We didn’t plan for them to set fire on our factory!

“Yes, we expected them to strike but not like this!” Marcus chuckled. “I expected anything and that is why I took precautions. I am used to businessmen who play dirty Olivia. This is not my first rodeo.” I looked at him confused.

“Some of the stock and materials are in storage. What we had in the factory was what we were going to give out as promotional items during the launch. Don’t worry, we are not cancelling the launch, and we have another factory we can utilise.” He did think of everything.

“Are you okay now, can I leave and go check on things?” I nodded and he got up and left after kissing me on the forehead and assuring me that everything was alright. I still couldn’t believe that happened. Did Nick really do that or was it his father?

I knew they were ruthless in business and could bankrupt you with only a phone call if they so pleased. But I never thought they would resort to such despicable means. I sat there staring blankly into the wall.

Just who was I married to? I felt like I didn’t know him at all. Or maybe I did, and I just didn’t want to see it. After a while I switched the tv back on wanting to see what the news were saying. Marcus was on with a reporter.

“Mr Walker, let me start by saying I am sorry about what happened. Now, will this have an effect on the launch your company has been advertising, will MW&O survive this?” Marcus chuckled. I looked at him closely trying to see if he was worried or showed concern by what happened but there was nothing.

The man was acting like nothing happened and yet I was dying on the inside hurt by the events that took place and the loses we were going to endure.” No, none of this will affect the launch, MW&O is not a startup. It might be new in the city, but we are a big branch abroad. This is just a set back that will be rectified. I am just glad that no one got hurt in the fire.”

The man was cool as ice and even had a smirk on his face. Did I misjudge Marcus and underestimated his abilities because he came from humble beginnings? I didn’t know. I didn’t know that man well. The Marcus I knew was just a boy in high school who had nothing like me. I didn’t know Marcas the businessman.

Maybe I should trust him. My phone rang and I took it from the coffee table, and it was Ethan. I answered. “Olivia, I am sorry about what happened. If you and Marcus need my help. Don’t be afraid to ask. If Nick or his father did this, then I want to help you take them down.”

I wondered what happened between him and Nick for him to want to take my side in this. Ethan would help me with anything but not at the expense of hurting Nick. With Samuel, he helped because he knew one day Nick was going to find out about him.

“Thank you, Ethan. But we will be alright.”

“I can help you find out who was behind the fire if you don’t want my money.” I shook my head as if he could see me, but I didn’t want him involved. I was going to fight my own battles with my partner. “We are alright, Ethan. Really. Thank you for the call. We will talk later.”

I cut the call and just as I was about to place the phone back on the table it pinged indicating an incoming text. I checked it and it was an unknown number. The text read, “Regretting your decision, yet?”