APTER 030 CHAPTER 038 OLIVIA'S POV " Can you believe he put me under those dumb rules ? Does he think he owns me or something ? " I huffed , pacing around my room with my phone pressed to my ear . The frustration burned inside me like a wildfire I couldn't put out . " You just have to do what he says for now . He has you tied down , " Julian's voice came through the phone , calm but firm . I heard a peep message enter my phone and I took a look , it was from my dad Mr Grayson : " What have you done ! " I raised a brow at first confused at the message , but I ignored it and continued the conversation with Julian " Tied down ? More like chained . He wanted me back , so he forcefully brought me here . And now that wasn't enough , he has to come up with all these ridiculous rules " " The best thing to do right now is to stay calm , Don't piss him off or do anything that'l make him tighten the rules even more , " Julian advised . flopped down on my bed , letting out a deep sigh . " I know that . But it's going to be difficult because he is very annoying . And I don't know why I'm just realizing that now . I don't even know how I put up with all the bullshit he put me through back then , Julian let out a small chuckle . " Well , sometimes love makes you too blind to see the truth ' His words hit me harder than I expected . I had convinced myself that I was in love with Adnan , but the reality was different had been holding onto a fantasy , something that Trever truly existed At least he held up his side of the deal had searched the entire web for any news about the accident caused a few days ago , but there was nothing it was like it had never even happened i I shook my head , pushing the thoughts away . " Have you been able to ask him about ? Julkar's voice snapped me back to Teality " Not yet " i mulleled rubbing my forehead . " And i don't think fil have an opportunity to ask him if he keeps annoying the exely ( alute . " Silence " Julian ? " I asked " Have you seen the news ? Julian asked , two tone shifting to something serious ihowned " No why ? CHAPTER 038 " You're going to want to see this . I suggest you go check what Adrian just said on the news , " he said firmly . A confused expression formed on my face . What was he talking about ? " I'll call you back , " I said , ending the call . I grabbed the remote from my nightstand and turned on the TV , quickly flipping through different news channels . Then , I found it . And there he was . " I'm letting her go . I don't think we can carry on with this marriage any longer . " Adrian's voice rang clear from the screen , his expression unreadable . At first , I was shocked . But then , the realization hit me - this was actually good . He was letting me go . That meant I had no reason to stay in this house , no reason to continue playing along with this fake marriage . He had already announced it to the media , so the best thing for me to do now was to leave . I heard the familiar sound of Adrian's car pulling into the driveway . " Speaking of the devil ," I mumbled , peering out the window . I was already dressed , just needed to put on my finishing touches . I slipped on my heels and grabbed my small handbag . I hadn't brought anything with me when I was forced back here , so there was nothing to pack . Taking a deep breath , I made my way downstairs . My steps were steady , but inside , I felt a nervous energy building up . Would he try to stop me ? Would he go back on his words ? ww Suddenly , my stomach churned , and a wave of dizziness hit me . I grabbed the stair railing , steadying myself as my vision blurred for a moment . I ran my fingers through my hair , taking slow , deep breaths to compose myself . Maybe I was just overwhelmed . Maybe I just needed to get out of here as quickly as possible . The front door swung open , and Adrian stepped in , his gaze immediately locking onto mine . He looked calm , and controlled , like he hadn't just announced our separation to the entire world . " I'm sure you read the rules clearly , " he said coolly . " If you're heading somewhere , you need my approval . So , where are you going ? " I straightened my posture , looking him dead in the eye . " I'm leaving . " He raised a brow . " Leaving / where ? " I scoffed . " What do you mean by that ? I'm clearly leaving your house since I can't stay here any longer ." He tilted his head slightly , amused . " And why would you think that ? " I frowned . " Adrian , I saw what you said on the news . Why would I still be here after you just said that ? " 2/3 „ CHAPTER DAR A slow smile appeared on his face . That was never a good sign . " That was just me giving the media some drama . And that wasn't any of your concern ," he said , his voice calm but firm . I stared at him in disbelief . " But you told the media you're filing for divorce , that you're done with me . " He took a step closer , his presence looming . " Like I said , drama . That's what I want the media and everyone else to think . So don't think you can just leave . You do that , and this will be the least of your problems . " My heart sank . My hands curled into fists at my sides . I had actually thought I was free to leave , but now I was back to square one . Adrian Westwood wasn't letting me go that easily . I swallowed hard , trying to mask my frustration . " You can't keep me here forever , Adrian . " " Watch me ," he said , his tone laced with amusement as if he was enjoying watching me squirm . So he lied , here I was thinking I was free to leave this place , and now this . I took a deep breath , knowing this was far from over . If he thought I was going to stay here quietly , he was mistaken . One way or another , I was going to find a way out . 3/3