Lucas glared at Maria grudgingly. The atmosphere was tense. Claire immediately excused herself and ran straight to her room. She knew how angry Lucas can get and she was not ready for it.
“What was that all about ?” Lucas asked Maria.
“Wh what what?” She stammered.
“Why were you causing problems?” He shouted, banging the wall with his fist.
Maria was scared. She knows lying was not going to help her get out of the situation.
“I only wanted to have a discussion with her. I didn't mean to cause any trouble.” her forehead glistened with sweat.
The disappointment written all over his face was glaring. “I didn't expect this from you.”
“But I thought you didn't love her, I thought you wanted her out.”
“I never told you to cause her any trouble.” He roared.
“I'm so sorry Lucas”
“Enough! Just let it go.”
“Scarlet sure has the nerves. How could she pronounce divorce? Good riddance anyways. I'm glad she's gone already. You and I can finally have our marriage. Right Lucas?” She said,flirting with him.
“I don't want to talk about this.” He said with an air of indifference.
Maria was mute.
Lucas went to his room and fell on his chair. He was in deep thoughts. He hadn't expected Scarlet to mention divorce. He never wanted to divorce her either even though she was brought in and married to him by his uncle.
Lucas had always wanted a girl he could control easily, lonely, dejected with no family and Scarlet was just the perfect choice.
She was submissive and humble, a good cook too. The image of her wearing lingerie the other night when she saw him and Maria came to his head. She had full, succulent boobs, the lingerie hugged her body which further enhanced her curves.
With a wave of his hand, he told his secretary to find out where she had gone.
“Make sure to lead her back to this house, unharmed. I need her back by tomorrow.”
His secretary looked at him with an uneasy look on his face.
“But but sir….”
“Speak up!” Lucas said impatiently.
“I saw her leave with an old man in a black limousine earlier.” he said in a low voice, scared of things getting out of control.
“What did you just say?” Lucas banged his fist on the walls and turned his table upside down, all its content came crashing on the floor. “Bring her back by any means.”
Scarlet felt she was dreaming. Her fingers caressing the soft fabric she was laying on. Her nostril picked up a familiar scent. She opened her eyes at once.
“Finally, you are awake.” a husky voice said.
Recognizing the voice, Scarlet sat up on the bed immediately.
“Grandpa…” she called out, “Will you ever forgive me for what I did?” She cried.
“Well, you were only in love. I mean why else would a young beautiful lady like you let go of all your riches and assets just to be with a man that has no value for you.”
“I was stupid grandpa. I'm sorry.” She said as she hugged him tight.
Mr Trump, a retired psychologist, with a smile on his face, hugged his granddaughter. He was happy she was back, to where she truly belongs.
“He will pay for this” he said, petting his granddaughter's back who could do nothing but to only sob.
Scarlet buried herself in her grandpa's arms, crying. She was releasing all the emotions she had buried deep inside of her all these while.
Trump brushed her hair slightly with his fingers. “You are the only heir I have remaining, do not cause any more trouble, please. you are really precious to me and I can't afford to not have you be under my watch again.”
Scarlet felt her body get lighter. Her cheeks flushed as she received the love and care Lucas never gave to her all these while.
A figure suddenly rushed in and crashed on Scarlet.
“Scarlet! Oh my goodness, you are finally back. I have missed you so much.”
Scarlet hugged her sister so tight. “Lyssa! Oh my goodness. I've missed you.”
Lyssa Andy, Scarlet's sister, wrapped her hands around her neck tightly, snuggling deep into her arms.
“Grandpa called me, he told me you were back. I came rushing immediately.”
Scarlet's eyes filled with tears. She hugged her sister tight again.
“I'm sorry I left you all alone Lyssa. I'm sorry. I was just being foolish. Living with Lucas has been hell. It was hell.
Just because of Lucas, she had given up her identity, her wealth, her luxurious life and worst of it all, her precious family.
Lyssa hated to see her sister cry. She wiped the tears off her face and pecked her cheek. She felt instant disgust for Lucas.
“We warned you, Scarlet. He was no good for you. He doesn't even match up to your taste. I'm gonna punch him in the face, like this.” She made a fist and threw punches in the air, three times. “ Pow! Pow!”
Scarlet laughed at her sister's silliness. She drew her close and rubbed her hair. “You are so silly, Lyssa.”
“But Scarlet, how did he allow you to leave the house?” Lyssa asked, looking at the bag her sister had brought her clothes in.
“I asked for a divorce. I'm divorcing him. I don't need a lowlife like him. Not anymore.”
“Yes.”, Lyssa leapt up in joy, “This is what you should have done since. Give him back all the ill treatment he gave you. I'm glad you made that decision. You can now have a bunch of men lining up to have you. Oh my goodness.”
Lyssa picked up Scarlet's phone just to open a dating app for her.
“No no Lyssa, stop that. I don't think what I need right now is a man. I need to take over my company back. I need to be the high-class woman I was before.”
Scarlet trembled slightly. Her mind was still filled with the horrible treatments Lucas meted out on her. She was not ready to go through such a situation again.
“Okay then. I'll speak to Grandpa and Uncle Thomas to arrange something. The President is back.” She said, throwing her arms up in the air.
“No Scarlet. I don't want that.”
“But why?”
“I'm okay with being just the vice president. I can still work for the company effortlessly in that position. Moreover, I do not want to be in the spotlight yet, let's make it low-key.” Scarlet said in a hushed tone.
“So you are not willing to take over our father's company yet?”
“No, I want to start from somewhere and find my way to the top. I want to know I got to the top position by merit." Her level of confidence was obvious.
Lyssa smiled. She was glad a different Scarlet is back now. Confident, bold and assertive.
“I know you will do just fine. You were born just for this. Your talent is topnotch, out of this world. And after all this, Lucas will come crawling at your feet, begging.”
Scarlet chuckled hearing her sister's words. “Lucas! We are over. I don't want to ever set my eyes on him or have anything to do with him. Our path ends here.” She said with an air of indifference.
“That's the Scarlet I know.” Lyssa said joyfully.
“I'll speak with Uncle Thomas myself, I'll let him know how I plan on coming back to the company.”
“But will you be fine? I mean, trying to come back to the company and at the same time handling a divorce proceedings? I bet Lucas is already thinking you want his money when you can buy his company over and throw him out of it.”
“I'll be fine, trust me and I don't need to buy his company over. I don't want to have anything to do with that family anymore.”
“But what if he comes back for you? What if he wants you back?” Lyssa asked, looking at Scarlet.
Scarlet felt her heart sting. She doesn't think Lucas can ever come back for her. He treated her like trash and it was obvious he could not wait to discard her. “But what if Lyssa is right?” She tried not to get her hopes high. Lucas had never cared about her, not for once, so what will make him do that this time?
“He won't come back.” Scarlet said gazing at the ceiling, her head propped up against the wall.
For the past one year of their marriage, she had been a submissive wife. She cared for him and honored him. But he rubbed it in her face by always choosing Maria over her. “Well let's see how he comes with Maria.” Scarlet thought to herself.
Lyssa looked at her and noticed she had gone dark. The suffering she endured had taken a huge toll on her once beautiful skin. Her face had eyebags and her cheekbones were so evident.
“Were you not feeding well too? You look so sick..” Lyssa said, gazing at her sister.
Scarlet looked at the divorce papers placed on her desk. She looked at it and grabbed a pen. Her hands trembled as she held the paper in her hands. She wished she didn't have to do this but she was not willing to allow Lucas and his family to cause her more pain.
She appended her signature on the divorce papers.
“Get the secretary to send this to his office. I need his signature on it.” Scarlet said to Lyssa.
Lucas POVMaria and Lucas were arguing inside his office.“I needed to get some designer clothes for myself and I tried to use your credit card but it declined. The pin was incorrect. When did you change your pin and why?” She asked Lucas.Lucas was scribbling on his notepad trying to complete the work for the day. Without looking up, he said, “You spend recklessly, I sweat myself out to make money yet you squander it as you like. Scarlet doesn't do this. She doesn't.”Maria scoffed, her voice was filled with fury, “You dare compare me with Scarlet now? She wanted a divorce and she left, you don't have to beat yourself up over it, transferring your aggression to me. I bet she can't even survive out there. She'll surely come back when she has nothing else to feed on after the money she stole is exhausted.”“Enough, Scarlet never stole from me. She doesn't steal.”, He glared at her, his eyes red, “She's still my wife and you've got no right to talk about her in such a manner.” “Wife yo
Scarlet POV“Won't you take over your father's company yet, Scarlet? Trump asked, staring intently at his granddaughter. It was obvious that she had gotten so lean and had traces of wrinkles on her face.“You should go to a spa, Scarlet. I'll arrange one for you. You need a nice body treatment. He said, sighing heavily.“Alright grandpa.” Scarlet said, looking straight ahead at the space in front of her. Her mind went to Lucas. How was he faring? What was he doing? “Do you want to go to Texas? I can arrange a flight for you.”“No grandpa, I'm okay here. I just need some time to relax then get to work. Do you think I'm not fine?” Scarlet asked as she stared at him.“I believe you need a vacay to ease the burdens off your mind. I know how hard you loved Lucas and how you struggled to give your best. You did just the right thing my dear.”Scarlet's eyes welled up with tears. She had given her all to Lucas who in turn chose his mistress over her. He never reciprocated her love and never e
“I said, who are you and how did you get in my room?” Scarlet asked, her voice rising.The stranger looked at her with a grin on his face, he looked like those romantic men from fairytale stories and movies. He leaned forward a bit, Scarlet could feel his breath on her neck.“My name is Peter, Peter walker.” He said, stretching forth his hand towards Scarlet for a handshake. Scarlet looked at him and took a few steps back. He withdrew his hand stylishly and put them in his pocket.“My name is Peter Walker and I am your new driver and guard. Grandpa Trump sent me here. Oh, here's my CV and a brief introductory note about myself. Sorry for taking you unaware, I will take my leave now.” Scarlet quickly shut the door immediately he left. She sat on her bed, holding her forehead, beads of sweat glistening on her face and neck. She hurriedly picked up her phone and dialed a number.“Hello grandpa….”“Yes darling.” A grumpy, husky voice came from the other end.“Grandpa, I never said I nee
“Why are you calling me Lucas?” Scarlet asked, immediately she picked the phone. Her fingers gripping the phone tightly to her ears.“You stole from me, Scarlet. I let you go, I allowed the divorce, I even gave you my card which you returned claiming you have no need for it, yet, you stole from me?”“Lucas! Is this another cheap blackmail of yours again? Is this another stupid gesture to get me hurt again? Why would I steal from you?”“Don't get me wrong, Scarlet. You were the only one who had access to that black card, no one else did. So now I need to know, how a million dollars got missing from that account?”“A million dollars?”, Scarlet sneered, “Aren't you bigger than that, Lucas? Why should a million dollars bother you?”“You took it, didn't you?” “You know what Lucas? You are an annoying scumbag, we'll meet in court.” Scarlet said angrily, cutting the call on Lucas.Lucas groaned, hitting his fist on the wall. He hated the new guys Scarlet had. She was no longer the naive you
“You called for me ma'am?” Peter said, stepping into her room.“Uhmm yes. Lyssa and I made some reservations at the Livingston restaurant. Kindly drive us there.”Throughout the ride, Scarlet kept looking outside the window, her mind filled with different thoughts. She was happy to be finally free from Lucas's troubles and his family but it seems as though everything keeps going wrong.They arrived at the restaurant and Scarlet noticed all eyes were on her.The people there murmured and made side eyes which made her uncomfortable.“Lyssa, I think we should leave.” She whispered, holding Lyssa's hands.“No, we aren't leaving.” Scarlet walked up to a female teen who had eyes on her since she had entered.“Mind telling me why you all are looking at me?” Scarlet asked her sincerely.“Uhmm, it's just that, it's everywhere on the news and internet that you stole from the famous billionaire family and that you are his ex wife.”her voice quavered.Scarlet was furious. The news hit her hard
“Hello” A masked man waved at lucas' bank manager who sat across a wooden desk in his office.The manager was surprised to see someone like that in his office.“How may I help you, please?” He asked immediately as he stepped outside.The man looked at him, chuckling lightly.“Get in the car.” “What do you mean? And why should I get in the car?” The manager looked around fearfully.“Don't make me repeat myself. Get in the car” he nodded in the direction of his parked car. He held a small sharp knife and pointed it at him. “You don't want me to harm you, do you? Now get in the car.” The manager walked briskly towards the car. He tried to make a signal with the security guards at the entrance of his office but was pushed inside by the man“Don't hurt me please. Who are you?” He cried out as soon as they were both in the car.The man gave no response and zoomed off immediately after blindfolding him and gagging his mouth. They arrived at a damp room filled with a pungent smell which
“Do you have anything in mind to do?” Peter asked while he was at the steering wheel.“I don't understand. What do you mean?” Scarlet asked.“I mean, do you want to find out who is behind the attack on lucas’ manager?”“I don't know yet. I am so confused. Something feels wrong somewhere.” She sighed.“I understand you are tired from everything but it will be fine. If you ever need my help just let me know.” “Thank you….. for your concern.”Scarlet was shocked seeing the crowd that gathered at the front of her office. The news reporters and journalists didn't give her any breathing space.“Miss, is it true you are behind the attack on the bank manager.”“Can you please tell us who really stole from your ex husband?”“Is the evidence against you real?”Her head was filled with questions from different people at the same time. She felt as though her head was spinning. She feared getting attacked or assaulted. Scarlet immediately covered her ears with her hands and rushed into the office
Scarlet relaxed on her seat. Her eyes fixed at the mirror right in front of Peter.“If I may ask, why are you suddenly interested in knowing me?” Peter asked. His hands clutching the car steering tightly. His lips were curved into a sly smile. Scarlet felt something was undoubtedly odd about him.“It's nothing. I mean it's nothing bad if I get to know my personal driver.” Scarlet responded. “Sure. I'm just curious.” He rubs his head, yawning. “I never wanted to be a driver, you know. I had a lovely family. Myself, my dad, my sister and I. We were one lovely family until tragedy struck.”“Oh goodness. What happened?” Scarlet leans forwards a bit towards him, her palm placed on her thighs. “ I'm listening, go on please.”“My dad was a truck driver. He was driving his truck one day when a call came in. I was with him that day, in the car……” Peter's eyes flickered, his voice became teary and it quavered. “It was about my mom, she had been rushed to the hospital. She collapsed earlier. Sh