Revenge After Divorce by Black Rose

Chapter 291 Chapter 291 MARCUS Lunch with Olivia had been the calm I didn't know I needed. After her massage session, we had decided to enjoy a quiet meal together, planning to head over to visit Lupita and her grandmother afterward. We had found a little peace in the chaos of the past few weeks, and for a moment let myself believe that things might be returning to ssemblance of normalcy.

But that's when Nick's call cthrough, shattering the fragile calm. I could hear the urgency in his voice before he even spoke. My heart sank as the weight of his words hit ne. Yes, I knew that Xander's men had been in New Village, but I didn't know they were already scouting us out watching our homes, waiting for the right moment to strike.

I stood up abruptly, my chair scraping against the floor, and reached for my wallet. I pulled out scash, placing it on the table, not bothering to look at Olivia. She was already standing next to me, sensing the change in my demeanour before I had even said a word. She didn't ask what was wrong, and I was grateful for that. She knewwell enough to understand that when something was wrong, words weren't always necessary. Without a word, we walked out of the restaurant, and 1 led her to the car. As I started the engine, I dialled my security team. The moment I heard their voices on the other end, I gave them my instructions, sharp and quick." Increase surveillance. Make sure every entrance to the house is covered. I don't want any surprises." Olivia sat quietly beside me, her eyes on the road ahead, but I could feel her tension. She wasn't asking questions, which, in this moment, was a relief. I didn't have the energy to explain. She trustedto handle it. And I couldn't ask for anything more from her right now.

On the road, I drove like a man possessed. My hands gripped the steering wheel with a force that made my knuckles turn white. I had to get home. I had to be with my kids. Whatever storm was brewing, I needed to be there to weather it with them.

There was no doubt in my mind, those people weren't going to go down without a fight. If they were with Xander, they were as ruthless, as cunning as he was, if not worse. I didn't know what kind of threat they posed, but one thing was clear: they weren't going to hesitate. And I wasn't going to let them get anywhere near my family.

As we neared the house, I could see the heightened security. My people were already on high alert, walking the perimeter, their weapons out, eyes scanning the area. The sight of it brought a strange sense of reassurance, but it also made my stomach twist. Olivia looked at the men, her eyes flickering with unease. I could see the slight shiver that ran through her, and without thinking, I reached over and took her hand in mine, giving it a tight squeeze.

She didn't need to say anything. The squeeze was enough. It was my way of telling her that I was here, that I would protect her, no matter what. That there was nothing I wouldn't do to keep her and our kids safe. We'd gotten through so much together already, but this... this felt different. We were on the brink of something much more dangerous.

Once we were inside, I couldn't ignore the tension that hung in the air. Every corner of the house felt charged, like a storm was just waiting to break. I motioned for Olivia to sit down, and as we settled in the living room, I asked Ethan and Olivia to meetin my study.

When they arrived, I could see the concern in their eyes, but I couldn't give them the comfort they were looking for. I needed them to be strong right now. We all had a role to play.

ht of the 'Xander's men are here, and they have been watching us,” began, my voice steady but carrying the situation. I wasn't going to sugarcoat it. They needed to know the truth. "Nick just called. So, no one goes out. If you need anything, ask one of the security guys to get it. Until Luke's men find them and take care of them, we 1/2 +25 BONUS Chapter 291 will need to be on high alert." I paused, taking a breath before continuing. Olivia didn't sig anything. She didn't argue. But I could see the flicker of fear in her eyes, and it made my chest tighten. This was the life I wanted for her, for us. But it was the reality now, and we had to face it head-on.

I could feel the weight of my words on Olivia's shoulders. This was more for her than for Ethan. Ethan was used to this kind of danger, but Olivia... she wasn't. She had been through enough already, and I hated that I had to expose her to this fear again. But I had no choice. She needed to know.

"Olivia..." I started, but she cutoff before I could finish) "I'm okay, babe. Don't worry about me," she said, her vole soft but resolute. "You both do what you need to do. I will be with the kids." I opened my mouth to argue, but the look in her eyes stopped me. She was trying to be strong, trying to shieldfrom her fear, I couldn't fault her for that, and I didn't have tto press her further.

Instead, I nodded, watching as she walked out of the room, heading upstairs to the children. I stayed in the the study with Ethan, going over the plan. The house had to be secured, and we needed to stay vigilant. I couldn't afford to lose anyone. Not now, not when everything was on the line

As the hours passed, I couldn't shake the feeling that something was coming. I didn't know when anhow, but I knew that Xander's men wouldn't wait forever. They would strike when they thought the twas right, and we had to be ready for whatever they threw our way.

I didn't know how much longer we had before the storm hit, but I wasn't going to let it destroy Not after everything we'd been through. We would fight for each other, for our family. We wouldn't back down. We couldn't afford to. Chapter 292 Chapter 292 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLliIofifl0&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1