Richard's POV"Can you come to the Goldman Inc. building?" asked Krystal across the line. I glanced at Nikkie, who was still falling asleep in bed. It was already 8 am, and Nikkie hadn't woken up since she started sleeping at 10 pm.It's obvious how tired Nikkie is. With all the terror over the past week or so, it was only natural that Nikkie was sleeping this soundly when she was getting some quiet. Remembering who was behind all the terror made my anger at Krystal surge even more. I chose to exit the room as quietly as possible before answering Krystal."Why should I comply with your request?" I asked back. I could hear Krystal's long, heavy breaths from here. The kind of breaths she often took when she was holding back anger. "You could not have come. I just wanted to make sure that you were coming. Grandpa must have called you too, right?" said Krystal.Yes, with such thin patience, she certainly wasn't going to stick around to persuade me for long."You're right. I still haven
Richard's POV"Cheating? Wait a minute!" exclaimed Mr. Mayer in shock. He seemed to be struggling to digest what I had just said.I wasn't kind enough to pause, going straight for the next punchline."Not only with Jeremy. But also with many other men, gigolos, and countless other men, her one-night stand partners, sir," I added. I looked at Krystal with a triumphant look.Unlike me, Krystal looked back at me. But with a vengeful look. If I were still the old me, I would have immediately lost my mind to find a way to keep Krystal from getting angry with me anymore.But it was different now. The love was gone, vanished into thin air. All that's left is an endless disappointment that I don't know how to heal. "Do you know what you're saying that could get me charged? This is a serious charge, Richard Moonstone!" scolded Mr. Mayer in a low but warning tone.I took a long breath and adjusted my sitting position to make it more comfortable. "I know the consequences of my actions, M
Richard's POV"Why, Mr. Mayer? Let Krystal speak her mind so we can all hear it here. And you can act as the judge or arbiter of our domestic situation," I told Mr. Mayer.The far-sighted Mr. Mayer shook his head firmly with both fists clenched before his mouth.Of course, this old man must have guessed that things would only get worse if he let his empty-headed granddaughter open her mouth.This place was like a court of law. Krystal's position in this court was not safe. It would be better if Krystal kept her mouth shut before things got even more chaotic.Mr. Mayer seemed to be thinking about something before finally glancing at me and asking."I trust you won't talk nonsense. I won't be able to help Krystal if you do have concrete evidence. Then what steps do you want to take now? Considering you're not even in the same house anymore."Mr. Mayer and Krystal's gazes were both fixed on me. I let out a long sigh. This question finally came up, too."I want a divorce."Both Mr. Mayer
Nikkie's POV"What are you thinking about? Did something bad happen at the office?" I asked in a soft tone. Since returning this afternoon from the Goldman Inc. building, Richard seemed to be in deep thought. He just sat cross-legged on the single sofa, with his hands linked in front of his torso.Richard had not even changed his clothes. He did look more seductive with the suit look, but my focus is not on that anymore. Ever since I learned from Sharon that Richard had gone to Krystal's company building, my anxiety had been mounting.Richard blinked his eyes several times, looking like someone who woke up from a dream. "Are you okay?" I asked as I handed him a glass of water. Richard smiled slightly, then accepted the glass and drank the contents to the brim. He then put the glass down while his gaze was glued to my stomach. I stared in the same direction and again felt surprised because I thought nothing strange. Richard then looked at me then signaled me to come closer. I obeyed
Nikkie's POV"What's wrong? Did you tell her something strange, Eddie?" asked Richard with an innocent face. Eddie immediately raised both of his hands high while shaking his head vigorously. "No, dude! You know I'm not that kind of person! I'm just saying that everything is going to be okay. So your wife doesn't need to worry about anything," Eddie explained.Richard squinted at Eddie. "But your words can have the opposite effect for her. It's like when you see a sign; don't open this box, but the sign just made you more curious and open the box!" Richard exclaimed.Eddie rounded on him. "Dude! I didn't mean it like that! That makes sense! Oh, my God, I'm sorry, Madam, I'm so stupid," said Eddie regretfully.I glanced at Richard with a warning look. Richard looked back at me with a faint, playful smile on his lips."It's okay, Eddie. You're right; everything is going to be okay. Don't listen to Richard," I said, comforting Eddie. Eddie glanced at me with a touched look and sparkling
Krystal's POV"Can't you take care of yourself properly? How old are you? Why don't you ever grow up?" Grandpa's barrage of scolding didn't enter my mind at all. The only thing that filled my mind were Richard's words before he left this room. "Try me, and I won't stay silent. I'm no longer your slave or your old Richard that you can play with as you please. You remember, don't you? I can go crazy if someone important to me is messed with?" I'm sure Richard doesn't play with his words. The look in Richard's eyes was very dangerous. He wasn't just threatening but actually warning me. But who am I? I am Krystal Goldman, the granddaughter of Mayer Goldman. Ever since I was a little girl, I've gotten everything I've ever wanted. And no one can threaten me. I am the threat!A heavy sigh came from Grandpa. "You dare ignore me?" Grandpa exclaimed again. His tone sounded very displeased. I turned to Grandpa, this time without hiding any trace of displeasure in my heart.Grandpa looked sur
Nikki's POV"I want to get away from Krystal as soon as possible."Richard's words from last night kept ringing in my ears. If Richard's wish really came true, then what would happen next? What would happen to me and this child? Richard didn't say anything else after that. There was no plan or anything about my fate. Will he still be good to me? But until when? Then, about the contract we signed together. Would it be void now that Richard and Krystal were actually divorced?I let out a long sigh. It was early in the morning, and I was already burdening my mind with things that were out of my control. Richard had left for work an hour ago, leaving me alone in my room.I idly check my phone and find that it's already time for pregnancy exercises. Unfortunately, ever since Krystal caught Richard in the apartment the other day, I haven't been able to attend the exercises.It looks like Krystal dismissed the coach. Since moving into Richard's house, he never said anything about the coach
Nikkie's POV"Richard? Is that you?" I exclaimed. My fear was quickly dispelled when I recognized the voice of the person who was calling me outside. I ran to the front, and without even thinking twice to check who was behind the door, I quickly opened all the door lock slots.Sure enough, it was Richard. I breathed a sigh of relief. "Richard! I felt scared! Why are you banging on the door like that? You can ring the bell normally," I scolded even before Richard entered the doorway. Richard didn't answer. Instead, he looked at me from head to toe inquisitively. I could even feel the anxiety emanating from him. Not quite there, Richard even made me spin around in front of him. It was only after two rather dizzying spins that Richard was satisfied and finally hugged me tightly.I began to feel something was wrong. Richard didn't usually act strangely like this."Let's go in first," I asked reluctantly. I still felt embarrassed in case a neighbor passed by and witnessed our hugging s