In desperation, Scarlett found strength she didn’t know she had. Her legs kicked and though the man’s grip weakened it still wasn’t enough for to break free. Frustrated and losing patience, the man in the dark, rying to bind her legs with his belt. seized the opening, her hand against something solid. Without she and swung it as hard as could him. A dull echoed in the room, the staggered, clutching his head as collapsed to the ground. Taking advantage of the she feet kicked him hard in the lower body. She stumbled toward the her racing. Behind her, man groaned in pain, rolling on but she didn’t stop. Her hands found the doorknob, she yanked the door open, sprinting out into the hallway. Chapter 2 Divorce Her appearance reflected the intensity of the struggle, but luckily, it was late, and there were few people the hotel. if her, in that moment relief after barely escaping, nothing else seemed to matter. collapsed into the driver’s seat of her car, breath coming in ragged gasps. a herself in the rearview mirror, hair a mess, face eyes wide with lingering fear. After a long silence, she for fingers trembling dialed number. The line rang, but no picked up. She tried again and again, hitting the a machine on autopilot, her face expressionless. her phone’s battery was to die, the call finally connected. On the other end, deep voice rang out, laced irritation. “Scarlett, do you want now?” The sound of voice nearly broke her. She gripped tightly, struggling to keep her emotions in check. “Richard, what have I to you that you’d go There was a quiver tone, something Richard wasn’t to hearing. frowned, sitting at desk, the soft glow of the warm candlelight casting gentle shadows across his chiseled But despite handsome his eyes completely devoid of any warmth. don’t know what you’re about. I’m busy. Stop bothering with this nonsense. Scarlett clenched her teeth, feeling her earlier morph into rage. This was now always treated her, distant, and unfeeling. She would never forget that first night after their wedding when he looked down at her with that same cold, aloof if she was beneath him. “Have my child? think you deserve that? “Scarlett, don’t forget, our marriage just a transaction. already enough for your family. If were smart, you’d stay out of and know your place. Scarlett’s twisted with rage she recalled how and was toward Margaret. Chapter 2 Divorce Now, she let out a bitter laugh, her laced with venom. “You can’t even admit what you’ve done, can you?” Richard frowned, his patience wearing thin. Her sudden accusation caught him guard, and his voice chilled instantly. “Have you it? What nonsense are you talking about?” I’ve lost it! I must’ve been out my to ever marry She took a deep breath, forcing herself to stay calm even though her heart was pounding. “If this marriage is your way of punishing me for forcing into fine. I’ll take it. But I’ll net give you chance me. “You’ve hated this marriage from the start, haven’t you? Well, I’m done too. “We’re getting divorced!” “Scarlett!” Richard’s voice rose anger, the frustration clear in his tone. “Do you even understand what you’re saying?” She her head back, blinking away the tears threatening to spill, her voice trembling firm. “Richard, listen to me. The divorce papers are on desk. expect you Chapter Divorce to sign them. Without waiting for a response, she ended the call and immediately switched off her phone. The thought of returning to villa stomach churn. she realized there only one place she could go, which was best friend Emily Smith’s place. Meanwhile, on the other end of the stared his phone, the dial tone ringing in ears. He was convinced Scarlett was up to something again. who had so hard to secure benefits for unc‘–‘s failing company wouldn’t just throw the idea of divorce around so easily. only reason her in the first place was practically her him going bankrupt, and his grandfather had forced his hand, threatening him with death if he didn’t agree to the marriage. For years, maintained a surface–level peace. He always assumed Scarlett understood her in his life. now, it seemed like she had started entertaining delusions. The divorce threat was a classic an amateur move to play on his emotions. more he thought about it, the more he became. Chapter 2 Divorce Richard’s sharp features darkened, shadow irritation settling him. If she thought she could pull this stunt to get she she was mistaken. It was time to teach a lesson. Write your comment His Wife Wants A CEO Begging… 1/5 Chapter 3 Confrontation