LOGIN“Do you think… do you think Steve had anything to do with it?” Her voice was low. The silence that followed said more than words ever could. I didn't know when I moved across the room and got on my knees beside her. I stared into her eyes, “I don't know yet. But I promise you Melissa, I won't let anyone hurt you” I saw her gulp and shift in her chair but I meant every word of that promise. I don't know where the sudden urge to protect her from everything came from, but I wasn't pushing it away. I wanted to protect her, even if it's from her psychopathic husband. Melissa, married to the supposed love of her life, hopes to rekindle the spark between her and her husband. Only to find her husband cheating with his secretary. Melissa is now threatened to stay in a loveless marriage because she has no where to turn to, all her assets gone to the hands of the man she called her husband. Melissa begins to find light as she interacts with her husband’s boss, yes CEO, whereas her husband is a senior partner. Melissa’s husband is threatened by his boss’s kindness towards her. Not wanting to loose Melissa, her arrogant billionaire husband continues to fight to keep Melissa locked away. Will Melissa find peace with her billionaire man? Which billionaire would it be? Will she escape to the light? Or will she be forced to live in her prison villa forever?
View MoreMELISSA'S POVThe recess ended far too quickly. I barely had a breath of fresh air and Mr James was pulling me away from Nicholas insisting we should not arrive in the courtroom late.I smoothed my palm over my skirt in an attempt to prevent it from sweating. The courtroom air was heavier than before, and the voices rose and fell like waves at the shore.Steve was already there, seated beside his lawyer, pretending to be calm but I could see that familiar face of arrogance. The court session commenced and the judge started speaking. "We will resume proceedings from where we left odd before the recess" Counsel for the petitioner, you may continue"Mr James rose from his seat with composure. "Your Honor, before recess, we presented a new submission that corroborates the petitioner’s claim of marital infidelity."Steve’s lawyer was quick to stand. "Your Honor, these photographs could have been fabricated. Without confirmation of their authenticity, this line of evidence is circumstantia
NICHOLAS'S POVThe room was too silent. I could hear the ticking of the wall clock and each second was dragging. The judge examined the files that Melissa's attorney had brought to her. I looked at Steve. He and his unskilled lawyer were uneasy in their seats.The judge finally turned to Steve and spoke. "Mr Ross, it seems like we have a development"Steve tried to deny it but the judge wasn't having any of that. Melissa's lawyer interjected and revealed what the evidence contained. A wave of gasps erupted from around me and that was when a satisfaction hit me. A small smirk played on my face.It was a last-minute decision I had taken. That night when I was watching Elle sleep. I had heard voices in the corridor and there was one I could not mistake. I followed the voice and behold, it was Steve.He walked out of a room with the doctor, thanking him for treating his pregnant 'wife'. I knew damn well Melissa was not pregnant. And if she was, Steve would be the last person taking her to
MELISSA’S POVThe morning light filtered through the courthouse windows. I sat beside Attorney James with my fingers intertwined in my lap.Steve was already there, immaculately dressed as always. His lawyer whispered something to him and he chuckled under his breath. I looked away quickly so he would miss me gazing.Across the aisle, the judge entered and the courtroom fell to a hush."Court is now in session" the bailiff announced. Mr James rose first, "Your honor, my client seeks dissolution of this marriage on the grounds of emotional neglect, coercion, and prolonged infidelity. We have submitted documentation supporting these claims and will present any evidence that comes to light at the court's discretion"I could see from the corner of my eye that Steve and his lawyer exchanged weird glances. His lawyer quickly stood, smirking, "With all due respect, Your honor, this case has been prolonged unnecessarily. Mr Ross has cooperated fully, and there has been no evidence presented
NICHOLAS'S POV"You good?" I asked Melissa. I could tell something was off with her.I noticed it the moment she walked into my office with her hair pulled back too tightly. It was a slight effort people made when they were trying to hold themselves together.I leaned against my desk with my arms folded. "Melissa" She hadn't responded to my question earlier.She looked up startled. "Yes, Mr. Redmond"I almost laughed, but her hint of formality stung a bit. She had grown comfortable enough to call me Nicholas before, but now, it was as if she was trying to insert a wall between us"You've been off all day. I hate to bring it up, but if Steve..."She shook her head. "It's not Steve, I'm fine" She cut me off and pressed her lips into a thin line. I didn't believe her and I knew she was lying but I didn't press further. I had to be professional."Well, you need to get your act together. There's work to be done" I said and instantly regretted it. It came out harsher than I intended it to












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