By admin Burn those Who Burned Me Novel Ch 14
“How the hell should I know!”
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“Well, this isn’t good, if you get a divorce your grandmother is going to give the company to your cousin Tyler.”
1 gritted my teeth hard. Tyler was my cousin, both he and I were the same age. However, because my father was the CEO before he passed, my grandmother decided to pass it on to me under the condition I marry Rabena. Dammit! That woman is about to ruin everything!
On Monday, I headed into the office. I needed to find Rabena quick and get her under control but first I needed to contest these divorce papers. Pulling out my work phone, I called my assistant.
“Andrew, I need you to trace back the last steps of my wife from Monday April 5th. Her last known whereabouts was Memorial Hope Hospital. Also track the whereabouts of her brother Damon.”
Andrew sat in silence for a moment before responding.
“Um, did something happened sir? Why is Ms. Rabena miss-”
“Stop asking me questions and do as I say!”
I barked with irritation at my assistant, I didn’t have time for a game of questions. As I turned on my computer, my cell began to ring, from an unknown number.
“This is Lockwood.”
“Mr. Lockwood, very nice to speak with you. I’m Pera Tremell, Ms. Rabena’s lawyer.”
I could feel my chest start cave; she already has a lawyer! Irritated, I tried to maintain my cool.
“What can I do for you Ms. Tremell.”
Pera took a quick pause before speaking.
“I trust you received your papers, correct? Regarding the divorce, my client would like to know when you will be signing and submitting.”
I felt like I was eating crushed glass. Her client. When the hell did Rabena obtain counsel and with what money! I had gone out my way to keep her on a short financial leash and the Crests didn’t provide her with any money. What was going on?
“I did receive the papers, though I’m afraid there’s been some sort of misunderstanding. You see, I have no intentions of divorcing my wife.”
I could hear a faint sound of laughter from this Pera person before she responded.
“Mr. Lockwood, I think it would be in your best interest if you just signed the papers.”
“Who the hell do you think you are! Do you know who you’re dealing with! I won’t sign shit! So, if she’s doing this because she thinks she can get money-
“Actually, my client is willing to walk away without anything. No money, no property, nothing. Just a divorce.”
I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Nothing? She wanted nothing. Did Rabena want to divorce me that bad?
“Mr. Lockwood, are you still with me?”
“Y–Yes. I’m still here. The answer is still no.”
“I would really reconsider if I were you.”
My patience was running thin.
“I don’t give a shit what you think! Tell my wife‘ I will not be divorcing her.”
Silence.
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3:25 PM P P.
Chapter 14
“I really did not want to do this as I’d hope we could resolve this amicably.”
Suddenly, there was a beep on my phone. A text message came through. When I opened it, my eyes nearly jumped out their sockets. It was picture of me and Danielle kissing each other. Suddenly, all the color drained from my face.
“Where did you get this?”
I spoke in a low and defeated tone.
“That’s not important Mr. Lockwood. My client informed me that your grandmother, the chairwoman of Lockwood Corp would be most unpleased if she saw this photo. Now she’s willing to take full responsibility for the divorce as to not affect your chances of becoming CEO. Please, sign the papers.”
With that she hung up the phone, as I sat in my office looking like a complete fool.