Chapter 0007 Chapter 0007 Serenas POV Three days after talking to Attorney Marquez , my phone beeps with an email while Im making coffee . I see his name and slowly open it . Divorce Proceedings : Initial Documents , I read to myself Seems Bill is finally going to realize that Im serious about ending our marriage . 1 grab the freshly printed divorce papers . Without a second thought , I call a cab , my hands slightly trembling as I lock the door behind me . I sit stiffly in the backseat , clutching the papers , my gaze fixed on the passing cityscape , silently rehearsing what Ill say to Bill . As I enter Bills office building , the lobbys luxury hits me immediately . The floor is polished marble , and theres soft lighting from modern fixtures overhead . Theres a grand reception desk made of dark wood and glass , with well dressed staff behind it . Its been ages since I last set foot here . Then again , Bill never liked me coming over . My attention is drawn to an elderly couple heading toward the exit . Theyre smiling while chatting animatedly . I cant help but overhear their conversation . Bills presentation was quite impressive , the woman says , her eyes sparkling . He showed some great numbers and promising plans . Yes , and the lady with him was really knowledgeable about their proposal . She was impressive and really pretty , the man remarks . I think shes Bills wife . Theyre a great team . Kind of like how we used to be , George , the woman says with a smile . Wife ? Im confused . How is Bill with his wife at that meeting when Im right here ? Wait , are they talking about another woman ? Somethings not right . I need to find Bill and figure this out . I walk towards the receptionist , whom I dont recognize from my previous visits . She looks disinterested and somewhat rude as I approach . 1 Excuse me . Is Bill Richardson around ? I ask . The receptionists eyes narrow as I approach . Her eyebrows go up , making me feel uneasy . Do you have an appointment with him ? she asks , her voice sharp . No , but Im his wife , I reply . I can feel my eyebrows knit together in annoyance , and theres a tightness in my jaw as I speak . The receptionists attitude is getting to me more than Id like to admit . I cut off the receptionist before she could make a snide comment , turning swiftly towards Bills office . Wait ! she yells , taken aback by my sudden move . Ignoring her , I speed up , my sprained knee holding up well today . The sound of her calling security echoes bend me , but Im focused on getting to Bills office as fast as I can , not letting anyone stop me . As I rush away from the security guards , Sarah , Bills assistant , sees me . Shes always been nice . Richardson , whats wrong ? she asks . Her eyes are full of concern as she tries to figure out why Im in such a hurry . 1 Wheres Bill ? I need to talk to him . I catch my breath as reply . +25 BONUS Chapter 0007 Before I can say anything to Sarah , she notices the two security guards chasing after me . Her eyes go wide with shock . Just what the hell do you think youre doing ?! she exclaims , placing her hand on her hip in a mix of anger and disbelief . This is our boss wife . Do you want to get fired ? They look embarrassed and one quickly apologizes , Sorry , Mrs. Richardson , we didnt know . The other just nods . Sarahs stern gaze doesnt waver as she addresses the guards . Get out of here before I tell Mr. Richardson what you did , she warns them . The security guards , now looking even more embarrassed , quickly turn and walk away . After the guards leave , Sarah turns to me , her expression softening . Sorry about that , she says , sounding genuinely apologetic . Anyway , your husbands in the conference room . d Thanks , Sarah , I say quickly , then head towards the conference room . I take a deep breath and hear Doris speaking 1 Recalling the conversation of the old couple earlier , it hits me they mistook Doris for Bills wife . A mix of emotions wells up inside me , and without realizing it , I clench the papers in my hand , causing them to crumple slightly . I Without knocking , I stride into the conference room . I see Doris halting her presentation mid sentence , her eyes landing on me with surprise . Serena ? What are you doing here ? she asks . I quickly realize that the meeting is still in progress . Everyones eyes turn towards me , wondering who the hell I am . Bill swivels in his seat , his expression turning pale as he notices me . I keep my gaze fixed on him , the rooms attention shifting . I , uh , need to talk to Bill , I say . Its about something urgent . Doris looks around the room and then back at me . Were landa in the middle of something important here , she says . 1 I take a deep breath to steady myself and announce , Hello everyone , Im Serena , Bills wife . There was a commotion after I said that . I heard someone whisper , Thats Bills wife ? I thought Doris was . You heard it correctly . Im Bills wife , not Doris , I announce , trying to clear up the confusion . I turn towards Bill , expecting him to say something , but he just sits there , looking like hes seething with anger . Bill , why are you silent ? It almost seems like youd prefer Doris to be your wife , not me , I say . Bill suddenly stands up and grabs my arm , leaning in to whisper , Not here , Serena . Dont embarrass me in front of everyone . He tries to pull me outside , but I quickly yank my arm away from his grip . At that moment , I dont notice Sarah coming in with coffee . My sudden movement causes me to bump into her , and the coffee spills all over me . I feel the warmth of the spilled coffee seeping through my shirt , but its the shock thats more overwhelming . Doris exclaims with concern , Oh my gosh ! Are you alright ? She hurries over to me and pulls out a tissue from her purse , trying to dab at the coffee stains , but they dont come off easily . Realizing its not helping , Doris suggests , You know what , lets go to the break room so you can clean up properly . Then she addresses the others , Lets take a quick break , everyone . 1 follow Doris into the break room , and as I do , memories from a previous dinner event flood back . It strikes me that whenever I end up embarrassed , Doris seems to be at the center of it . Seriously , Im so fed up with her bullshit . # 25 BONUS Chapter 000 In "A Relationship Kept in The Dark" by CrushReel, the storyline unfolds as renowned photographer Jane finds herself drawn to the charismatic rookie model, Hector. 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