LOGINFor three years, Mara Croft played the perfect CEO's wife, graceful, patient, invisible. When Ethan slides the divorce papers across the desk without meeting her eyes, she doesn't fall apart. She names her price, one point eight billion dollars and watches the most powerful man in the city agree without blinking. To him, she was never the woman he wanted. Just the one he settled for, and settling has a price. What he doesn't know is that Mara isn't just leaving. She's disappearing with a secret that will destroy everything he thinks he knows about their marriage. But when a clinic receipt surfaces and his lawyers start making calls, the clean exit he paid for begins to unravel. The woman he dismissed as a quiet, lovesick wife has been three steps ahead of him the entire time. He let her go once, he won't make that mistake again. Some exits come with consequences neither of them saw coming.
View MoreNight time came sooner than i expected and i didn't have plans on heading home.I got into the car and pulled out of the driveway,the engine roared to life as i headed out onto the open roads with nowhere specific in mind i drove aimlessly through the city.My grip on the steering wheel was firm as i drove through the bustling street lost in thoughts.I needed air, space and a few moments away from the thoughts consuming my mind.The street looked beautiful and just from admiring it made it easier for me to escape my thoughts a little bit.It was getting late and my meds wasn't going to take it self from the highway I drove straight home.The drive home passed in a blur. Before I knew it, I was pulling into my driveway. I sat in the car for a moment, staring at the house as my thoughts replayed the events of the day. Eventually, I gathered myself put off the ignition.Grabbing my bags I headed for the front door unlocked it, the keys clanking.I stepped inside, letting out a breath I
Mara's pov “What are your plans with Vivienne”Daniel asked.My thoughts are always cloudy and if there's one thing i knew it's that Vivienne is alot to take down alone but i too wasn't a walk over.“I don't know yet Margaret says i must close every leaks that knows about the baby”.“But how do we get Vivienne to keep shut that the question”.“Tough,i don't know i just need to go home, sleep and think this whole thing over honestly”.“Yeah we should get you home”“We?Hell no you obviously had a long day dan you should go home”“But…”“I insist”“Ok then drive safe”“I will”i smiled at him you could see the contemplation in his body movements“Goodnight”he said as he walked backwards gently”“Night Daniel”I chuckled,it was cute but i was doing quite fine not until i turned to the pigeon hole to see my phone ringing it was Vivienne.I picked with a slide“What do you want?”“You could atleast let out a greeting. It shows courtesy hmm weird for some one who claims to be off class”“I'm
Mara's pov:The next morning, I was halfway through my second coffee when i received a mail from Margaret it was a scheduled meeting for 2pm.I was going to respond to the mail when i heard Ethan's footsteps preceding towards the counter “Still here?”“I'll leave by 10”“No you should stay till 1 Mrs. Alves would be delighted to see you."I didn't respond, I foldedHe scoffed and headed for the fridge.“I and my lawyers haven't heard from you”“You all will hear soon” i immediately took words from his mouth as i went up stairs to get ready to leave.It was an hour drive from the penthouse to Margaret's office.MAGARET’S OFFICE —1:30pm“Goodday Mrs croft it's really good to see you today”“Hello Penelope thank you very much”“You're welcome”I pointed towards the door “Oh she be with you shortly,there's a client in there”“No problem I'll sit and wait then”“Is there anything you'll like me to get you ma’am?“A sparkling water will do”“Excellent choice I'll be back shortly”All the
I woke up to the latest headline in town.It was on every blog,social media platforms and newspaper that ever existed.BILLIONAIRE CEO OF THE CROFT INDUSTRIES TAKES HIS WIFE TO COURT FOR A MISUNDERSTANDING RELATING TO THEIR ONGOING DIVORCE…I was stunned that Ethan was really going to bring this to the public,was he really going to drag the croft legacy in the muds like this.The first person that came to mind immediately called,it was my lawyer Margaret.This was no longer a divorce but now a war putting us in a tight spot, especially my exit plan. I picked immediately “Have you seen the headlines”“Tell me about It”i responded I placed my phone in my ears using my shoulder to wage it as i poured myself some coffee.“What happened?”“I thought we were going to take the safe route?”“His lawyers and his girlfriend are terrible advicers i must confess”“I'll start getting the papers ready and I'll need every information i can get from you,so please if you have anything to tell me my
Mara’s pov“Mara mara,Mara can you hear me”I heard Daniel voice faintly as i finally can back to reality “Yes yes i can hear you”“what happened you just stalled all of a sudden,who was on the other end”his face flushed i could tell Daniel was immensely worried.“It's was Vivienne,i stammered she
Mara's POV "Who is Daniel?"The question sat between us like a third person at the table. I picked up my water glass, took a slow sip and set it down."My financial advisor," I said."Your financial advisor." Ethan repeated it the way he repeated numbers in board meetings that didn't add up, preci
Mara's POV The leak had a name by morning.Daniel sent it in a single text at six forty-three, no preamble, no softening: Sofia Reyes, your housekeeper's daughter. She's been on Ethan's assistant's payroll for three months.I read it twice, sitting on the edge of the bed in my temporary apartment,
Mara’s POVDaniel was already at the café when I arrived.He didn't look up from his laptop, but he pushed a fresh coffee across the table before I even sat down.That was Daniel, always three steps ahead, always quietly making sure I didn't fall apart before I was ready to."Legal confirmed the tr






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