Beyond the Divorce

I adjusted my breathing and asked, "What do you want to know?"

Although I asked this, my mind raced. "He's been back for some time now and has said too much... You've got to tell me, what exactly do you want to know?"

"Louis and Rory had a secret between them. What was it?" Kenzie said, her voice dripping with malice.

"They..." I deliberately gasped loudly, buying myself some time. I knew Atlas would come to rescue me. My priority was to protect my children.

"They... two of them had a... sizable sum of money..." Since that money was already in our hands, I thought it would be futile even if they knew.

Kenzie completely released her grip and then shoved my head forward abruptly. My body plunged forward, but quick reflexes saved me as I grabbed onto the front seat, steadying myself.

"What money? How much?" Kenzie seemed very interested.

"The amount is significant, but I don't know exactly." I played coy with her. After all, everyone was interested in money matters.

I felt my vision darken momentarily. Then, a warm sensation trickled down my neck. "Stop playing games, bitch! Do you think you have

myself to snap out of it. I feared losing

shouting, "Kenzie, if you lay a finger on me again, I'd rather not make it

"Speak. I'm talking about the project. Don't beat around the bush!" Kenzie barked at

car suddenly swerved, and I lurched to the

me sat two menacing men. With the sudden movement, I fell onto the man on

got up, furious.

until we get there, I'll have my way with you. I haven't had a pregnant woman yet!

Kenzie roared behind

must also be confident that Atlas wouldn't abandon me. So, she was racing against time. Their

you want me to say?" I met Kenzie's sinister gaze head-on,

said there were exploration maps drawn up back then. Where are they?" Suddenly Kenzie-raised the gun in her hand, pointing it

to aim at my belly, a wicked smile playing on her lips. "How

to ponder. "I have no idea.