Scarlett’s pressed against the cold, wall, and made wince. it was the shadow over her that really unsettled her. As face drew closer, Scarlett the man she once loved all heart, feeling strangely calm. The familiar scent of pine brought back memories of nights spent when he seemed determined to mark as his own. had once convinced herself that his were real, bɩ she knew better. The illusion was gone, and no hoped for his affection. “Richard…” She placed a hand against chest, trying to push him away. Her gaze locked onto she said firmly, “I’m the one who wanted the divorce. If you’re mad, take it out on me, my Chapter 5 Threats Richard’s lips twisted into smile. He even closer, his breath her ear, making her momentarily lose her balance. His hand gripped her tightly, her place. He to relish the her calm began to crack. a pause, he said, just me to in new project. intensity of the moment should hot, but with each word from Scarlett felt her heart grow colder. his profile, instincts her worst fears. Then, with a silky tone, Richard said, “You really ha a huge for money. You’d do anything for it. “Richard!” Even though she had given up on him long ago, his words still deeply. He had the love of her life, and his taunts designed to break her heart over again. Richard’s showed flicker of but face remained cold. He toyed with a strand of hair, sneering, the moment you married me, Samuel and wife have been pushing you me to invest in projects, haven’t they? Chapter 5 Threats He pulled out a black and pressed it into her palm, smooth but laced control. “I’ve already promised I’d help him out. You to me, and I’ll keep it. Scarlett’s fingers curled around the card, gripping it before handed it right back. “No thanks. Whatever debt I owed my uncle, I’ve already repaid a long ago. interested in his business dealings, and I’m not going to be for them. If you guys want to that’s between you two. Leave me out of it. disappeared, his brows drawing together as he her down. He wondered, “She has wavered just second ago, so why the sudden change? What more could possibly want?” en, something clicked in his mind. His eyes darkened, and his tone shifted. “Don’t tell you’re about a kid?” The mention of a child made Scarlett the memory of his words from their wedding night before her She let out a bitter laugh. “What, didn’t you say I worthy having your are you your mind a baby’s bargaining to make me stay?” “Absolutely not!” Richard snapped, irritation into his The sight her smile only made more frustrated. He suddenly lost in dragging this conversation out. Taking a step back, released her, though his eyes remained cold and distant. “Money, status, I can give you all that. a kid? Not happening. Let’s pretend that little slip–up happen. Don’t bring it up again. Sourlett stayed quiet. He was the one who up and even if he for it now, she wouldn’t agree. She had finally decided to live for herself, and wasn’t about to history repeat itself. Seeing standing there silently, Richard knew he’d been too throat, he softened his tone. “Alright, let’s forget the past. If you apologize for the attitude you’ve been giving me these past few days, forgive you. I’ll even you His Wife A Divorce, The CEO Begging …