CHAPTER 034 OLIVIA'S POV " Everything was all planned , " I said to him , still shocked by what he just said . He planned it all from the moment he called me to come see him . He was also the one. who uploaded the photo of me hugging Julian to the media . Every single step had been orchestrated , and I had walked straight into his trap . He didn't reply . He just sat there , calm , as if this entire thing was nothing more than a casual business deal . " You paid that reporter to purposely get hit by a vehicle .... What if it all went wrong and she actually died ? " My voice was shaking now , but I didn't care . " Well , that would be your problem , not mine . You know why ? " His eyes darkened as he leaned slightly toward me . " Because right now , everyone thinks you just killed a reporter . " His words sent a shiver down my spine . " Why ? " I whispered , my throat dry . " Why do all this ? A few hours ago , you were just telling me you wanted to fix us . " " That line was also part of my plan . And now you're coming back home with me . " At first , those words didn't hit me , then I realized , I let out a small mocking laugh and then said . " I'd rather die than go back to that lifeless marriage with you . He smirked , a cruel glint in his eyes . " Well , that can be arranged . You can die in prison if you want . " Damnit I swallowed hard , my mind racing . The public still thinks I killed someone . Was He trying to gain more leverage over me ? What was his garnie ? " I bet you forgot about that didn't you ? " He leaned back against the seat , adjusting his cuffs . " But that can also be taken care of I felt my stomach twis " I'll make you a nice deal . Olivia il clear your name from the media , and you'll be free on one condition " A deal ? What kind of twisted deal was ttus ? " What condition ? " I asked already dreading his answer " The whole thing about the divor with me as I speak My nails dug into my pais forget about it . You'll come back " And what if i refuse ? I asked my voice barely above a whisper CHAPTER 034 " Well then ... " He turned his head slightly toward me , his lips curling into an almost amused smile . " You'll be needing your lawyers . Not for the divorce , though . For the murder case . " I felt the wall's doors in . My chest rose and fell rapidly . He had me backed into a corner , and he knew it . There was no way I could win against him right now . I'd spent so long trying to free myself from this nightmare , and now , I was being dragged right back in . I bit my lip . " More blackmail " " Call it what you want . " His voice was smooth , unbothered . " I'm giving you an option . " I weighed both options , I didn't want to go back to that marriage I promised myself I wouldn't , but I also didn't want to go I jail . I could feel my pulse pounding in my ears . " Now , once you agree , your name will be cleared , and you'll come hack to a life of luxury . I'm sure your so - called friend Julian wasn't giving you enough of that ," he said . Julian . His name echoed in my head , and suddenly , a fresh wave - of guilt hit me . Julian warned me . He told me not to go , why would I even go and see him ? But I didn't listen . And now , I was stuck . How the hell was I going to explain this to him ? I closed my eyes , inhaling sharply . Nevertheless , I was going to tell Julian . We were going to find a way out of this mess . But until then ... I had to play along . " Why do you even want me back ? " My voice wavered . " You never liked my presence . You never ate my food . You barely even touched me . The only times you did were when you were drunk . " I swallowed , blinking back tears . " I'm sure you wanted me out of there , so why ? Why do you want me back ? " He didn't answer at first . Instead , he simply turned forward , his expression unreadable . " I have my reasons ," he finally said . I felt my throat tighten . " Is she going to be there ? " I asked quietly , my voice barely above a whisper . He glanced at me from the corner of his eye . " Who ? " " Your little slut , Dora . " His jaw tightened . " Watch your mouth around me . " I let out a bitter laugh . " So it's okay for you to throw me into a scandal , manipulate me , and force me back into your life , but I can't say her name ? " He adjusted his tie , his expression cold . " Her being there is not your concern ." 2/3 CHAPTER 34 Not my concern ? A lump formed in my throat . Did he really expect me to live under the same roof as the woman who killed my unborn child ? The woman who destroyed what little hope I had left in that marriage ? " No. " I shook my head firmly . " I'm not going to be in the same house as her . " " That's not a request . " His tone was final , leaving no room for argument . I clenched my fists , my nails digging into my palm . Then , suddenly , my phone vibrated . I glanced down cautiously , careful not to draw attention . My heart skipped a beat when I saw Julian's name on the screen . Julian : Where are you ? I hesitated . I knew Adrian wasn't paying attention to me at the moment , so I quickly typed back . Me : Can't talk now . Will call you soon . Then , I slid my phone back into my purse . A few minutes ago , I thought I was going to jail for what I did to that reporter . Now that I knew everything was planned , I was supposed to feel better . But I didn't . I felt worse - because now , I knew what was ahead of me . And it was terrifying . Subscribed 0 Likes C