Chapter 35
” Excuse me? ” Lyra said with a raised brow.
” We could inform a lawyer about it and you would see if he’s definitely going to say the same thing. You’re not really okay right now and definitely not in the right condition to take decision ” Bruce said and Lyra chuckled dryly.
” Right ” She said with a little smirk and then took back the documents.
She gestured to a guard who rushed over to them immediately.
” Escort her out ” She said to the guard as she stood to walk away.
She suddenly stopped and without turning. ” It’s only a matter of days before I’m back for my company, use those days wisely Ella. Use them wisely and lest I forgot, according to the agreement. My company must be in a good condition by the time I want it back and no loss must be recorded, if not you would pay for the damages.. but you shouldn’t care right? Your boyfriend is rich ” Lyra said with a stern smirk before walking away.
” You can leave ” Bruce said to the guard, indicating he leave without Ella.
The guard bowed in acknowledgement before walking away.
” You see the game she’s playing right? ” Ella said with a scoff to Bruce.
” I don’t know what to do seriously, it’s like… losing her memories made her snap into her right sense for her to know all this ” Bruce muttered.
” Isn’t that what you guys wanted? So that way she would sign the divorce papers? ” Alex asked and Ella nodded.
” Now that I think if it, if she sign the divorce papers, she would be really powerful even more than I am. The only thing lessening her powers against me is because we’re married.. ”
” So, you don’t wanna divorce her? ” Ella snapped angrily.
” Come on, I didn’t mean it that way. I just.. she looks all strong now all of a sudden and when she regains her memory, she’s going to remember what happened at the penthouse party and hate me more, that’s not going to favor me at all and then.. you know the contract between your parents and mine, we would have to cancel that too, that’s a loss and then what the media would do when they find out, I divorced her for you. We would have to face all of that ” He said and Ella sighed.
” So, what do we do? ” She asked.
” Turn everything all around. Make the media think she also wanted the divorce and… I don’t know what else to do after that ” Bruce muttered defeatedly.
” How about we try to find out she has a hidden secret, like her dating someone else which I’m damn sure of.. she has someone else. We blackmail her with that so she could agree with the media that she also wanted the divorce and then also blackmail her not to take any negative actions against you ” Ella suggested and a smirk played on Bruce’s lips.
” Perfect. That’s just.. perfect ” He said with a little smile and Ella smiled.
” So, how are we going to prove she’s also cheating on you? ”
” Simple. Leave that to me. Tho not now but after she has regained her memory ” He said and she nodded.
” I guess, we wait then ” She replied with a smirk while Alex only watched without saying a word.
**
” You’re really going to divorce him? ” Bryan asked excitedly and Lyra nodded.
” Yeah, I will, after I regained my memory ” She replied.
” But, are you going to remember this after you regain your memory? ”
” Come on, I will remember everything that has happened after I regained my memory. I will remember them all and you don’t have to worry, I think I had the plan to before I lost my memory ” She assured and she could hear his excitement over the phone.
” You seem really happy ” She said with a light smile.
” Of course I am ” He chuckled.
” I’m gonna meet you now? ” She asked.
” Yeah, definitely ” He said and she smiled.
” I can’t wait then ”
” So, you.. ”
” Excuse me please ” Lyra said hurriedly when she felt like puking, she dropped the phone and rushed into the bathroom.
She bent before the WC and puked inside it. ” Gosh ” She groaned in disgust at how bad they smelled an looked.
She flushed it and then walked over to the sink to rinse her mouth. She did so and then glanced at her face in the mirror, there’s nothing wrong with her face.
She walked back to her room and after apologizing to Bruce, they continued their talks.
** Two Days Later **
” We should hurry ” Lyra groaned as she dragged Tia to her at once.
” I’m trying to zip this, I really don’t like this dress ” Tia muttered.
” Well, you should. It fits you perfectly ” Lyra said and helped her zip up the dress’s zipper.
” You know, it’s just ice cream we wanna get, and moreover we have ice cream at home ”
” I know but I want cold stone and we don’t, so let’s go get some ”
” We could just order one then ” Tia suggested but she shook her head.
” No, I wanna get some fresh air too ” She replied.
” The why do I have to wear this? You’re wearing a joggers and a baggy top, why can I wear that? ” Tia asked and Lyra sighed.
” Alright, just go wear whatever you want to wear ” Lyra replied as she rolled her eyes and then sat on the bed.
Tia smiled before walking to her side of the wardrobe where Lyra has stacked some new clothes for her ( Tia )
Tho she had tried to refuse it at first, Lyra wouldn’t agree.
Tia finished dressing up and they both walked out of the room.
They got downstairs and we’re heading to the entrance when Bruce stopped them.
” Where are two going? ” He asked and they both turned. Henri was also with him and he also had his brows raised slightly, directed to Tia.
” We wanna go get ice cream, my mouth tastes sour ” Lyra replied truthfully.
” There are lots of ice creams in the fridge ” Bruce said with a raised brow, more like he was confused.
” Well, I’m awake but there’s this type I want and if you don’t mind, we wanna leave as soon as possible ” Lyra said, getting tired of his questions.
” Well, let Henri drive you two there then ” Bruce suggested, but more like an order because without waiting for Lyra’s reply, he had Henri walking over to them.
” Please let me ” Henri said politely and Lyra rolled her eyes lightly at no one before handing over the key to him and dragging Lyra along with her and Henri walked behind them.
He got into Lyra’s car, not her Lambo and igniting the car’s engine, he drove off.
**
” Hmm ” Lyra moaned as she stuffed more ice cream into her mouth.
Tia glanced at Henri and he also did the same. Lyra had insisted he also sat with them and they also had cold stones before them.
Tia dipped her spoon into hers and brought it closer to Henri’s mouth. ” Ah ” She said, gesturing to him to open his mouth and he raised his brows.
” Huh? ” He asked but she only brought it more closer.
Henri gestured at Lyra who wasn’t even looking up as she enjoyed her ice cream silently.
” She’s not even looking up ” Tia mouthed and he sighed before opening his mouth and she fed him.
She smiled happily before looking away cutely. Henri chuckled as he continued eating his ice cream silently as they all did before it was finally time for them to leave when they were all done with their cold stone tho Lyra had ordered one more when she finished the first one.
She also bought lots more to take home when they were about leaving.
” Does your mouth still taste sour? ” Tia asked as they all got into the car.
” No, it’s fine now. I think it was cause of the vomit it tastes really bad ” Lyra replied from the back seat and Tia nodded from the front seat as Henri drove off.
** Back At Home **
” They really only went to get cold stone? ” Bruce asked like he was suprised and Henri nodded.
” Were you thinking about something else sir? ” He asked.
” Not really, I was just thinking she probably has so plans since she would be signing the divorce papers soon. She probably wants to get some things done in secret ” Bruce muttered and Henri nodded.
A knock came at the door and Bruce glanced at Henri who walked over to the door immediately.
He came back some seconds after. ” It’s your secretary ” He said as he got to Bruce and handed over a tab he had collected from the secretary to him.
Bruce accessed them for a while before returning the tab to him.
” Follow him to the event and check how organized it is ” He said and Henri nodded.
He bowed slightly before walking out of Bruce’s room.
Bruce sighed silently as he shut his eyes slightly.
** Two days later **
* Breakfast Time *
Lyra and Bruce ate their breakfast silently, Alex wasn’t around at that moment.
Bruce broke the silence as he had a thing to say to Lyra.
” I got everything prepared already for tomorrow, I will come pick you up at night after work ” Bruce said without looking up from his meal while Lyra raised her head to him in confusion.
” For? Are we heading somewhere? ” She asked and Bruce raised his head up to her, both in confusion and suprise.
” Y.. you have forgotten? ” He asked surprisingly and Lyra furrowed her brows the more until it hit her. The next day was July 31st.
” Oh, our anniversary. Of course, how could I forget? I only didn’t realize you were talking about that since I didn’t think you would care too much about it ” Lyra said with a tiny smirk.
” I’m only doing this ’cause you wanted thia and it could be our last event together since we would be divorcing soon ” Bruce said and she smiled lightly.
” Of Course, I’m aware. I am ” She said with a light smile and he only looked away.
” But you don’t have to come pick me up, I will find my way myself with my car. Just text me the address ” Lyra said with a light smile and he raised his head with a raised brow.
” You don’t want me picking you up? Isn’t that what I’m supposed to do? ” He asked like he was confused on why she had said that but Lyra only smiled.
” Of Course not, I only
** Next Day **
* Evening *
Bruce had texted the address to Lyra some few minutes ago and now, he was heading to the destination where the night date would happen.
He also had some gifts for her like she requested tho he only got them for her cause she wanted not cause he wanted to.
He got there an hour later and settled on the chair with a bouquet of flower in his hand and then the servers began to serve the table tho Lyra wasn’t around yet.
He checked his wrist watch and it was only 8:00pm. The date was scheduled to 8, so he’s right on time.
* I’m here already, don’t keep me waiting * He texted Lyra with a visible frown on his face. He sighed and then leaned against his seat.
* Meanwhile At The Ford’s Mansion *
Lyra smiled as she jiggled her legs playfully in the air with her full concentration at the movie she was watching.
” Do you think she’s going to kiss him? ” Tia asked in a whisper next to her as she chewed slowly on her popcorn.
” I think so ” Lyra squealed.
” What’s the time? ” She asked Tia.
” 9:30 pm ” Tia replied.
” Bruce isn’t back, huh? ” She asked and Tia nodded.
” Place a call across to Henri and ask if Bruce is still waiting for me or not ” She said and Tia nodded as she got down from the bed to make the call, so her call wouldn’t be disrupted by the sound coming from the movie they were watching.
She came back to Lyra some minutes later and Lyra raised her brows.
” He said he just left some minutes ago and he seemed pretty annoyed and angry but he’s heading over to Ella’s apartment ” Tia replied and Lyra’s brow raised.
” Ella’s apartment? ” She asked and Tia nodded.
” Yeah whatever, not like I care anyways ” She said and concentrated back on the movie she was watching and Tia smiled.
* At Ella’s Apartment *
” Why would you go anyways? ” Ella asked almost angrily, trying not to snap at him.
” Yeah, I’m so stupid but I never expected this. She fvcking didn’t show up at all, stupid me even got her gifts ” He said, all to himself like he was insane and Ella scoffed lightly.
* She really means business then. She really doesn’t love me anymore, not even an inch. The Lyra I knew before would, by any means want to go on an anniversary date with me and.. I can’t even believe this ” Bruce muttered frustratedly.
” I can’t believe she’s making you go this insane ” Ella muttered in jealousy.
” Nah it’s not that. I’m just.. I’m just shocked, I never expected this. I mean she fvcking asked me to prepare this for her and then she didn’t even show up ” Bruce muttered and Ella sighed tiredly.
” You know this is exactly what she wants, for you to go crazy cause of this, can you stop please ” Ella said with a groan and Bruce sighed.
” I’m sorry.. I just.. I.. I’m just mad at myself for falling into her trap ” He muttered, angry at himself.
** Next Day **
Bruce walked into his mansion and at the same time Lyra was just descending the stairs, their eyes met but she only walked in the opposite direction.
” You’re not going to say anything? ” Bruce stopped her on her tracks.
She turned to him with a raised brow.
” Which is? ” She asked, pretending to be oblivious of what he meant.
Bruce walked over to her angrily and grabbed her by her wrist aggressively me, pulling her to him.
” What the hell do you think you’re doing!? ” Lyra yelled and tried to break free.
” Do you have anything to say to me!? ” Bruce said sternly and with a glare, tightening his grip on her wrist.
Lyra released herself harshly from his grip, she landed a slap on his cheek taking him by shock as he looked at her with a widened eye.
” Never!.. never! Pin me that tightly and for yesterday, the only explanation I have is that I slept off and I don’t think you deserve an apology since you did it to me once too and take that as some kind of payback ” She said and then walked away, leaving him speechless.
” Shit! ” Bruce cursed angrily under his breath.
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