Olivia held her head high as she made her way through the army of reporters outside the courthouse. She looked very confident in her tight, knee length corporate dress and simple diamond jewelry, no one would believe she almost had a panic attack before stepping out of the car.
True to his word, Desmond had stayed away from her and had not returned to the house since their argument the previous morning. Today, she would begin her legal battle against the powerful Gilberts.
She met with her lawyers and soon got seated in the court. The only person there to support her was Rob, who had shown up unexpectedly and whispered “I meant it when I said you’re never going to be alone again.”
Oh, but how could she tell him that without Desmond, she felt hopelessly alone? Olivia despised herself for growing to love and need Desmond so much within such a short period of time.
Sebastian and Priscilla, too, arrived at court in time. Olivia felt the heat of her husband’
