PEAK Time 11
Chapter 11 My five–year–old daughter burst into tears the moment she got home. She begged me not to make her go back to Oak Lane Academy. She was too scared…
Chapter 11 My five–year–old daughter burst into tears the moment she got home. She begged me not to make her go back to Oak Lane Academy. She was too scared…
Chapter 10 Chapter 10 After our wedding, Oliver and I embarked on the honeymoon we’d both been dreaming of. Walking along the Seine at sunset, Oliver’s fingers intertwined with mine,…
Chapter 9 He said it so casually, like he was commenting on the weather. I thought I’d misheard: “What?“[] Oliver was quiet for a moment: “Were you serious?“]] “About what?” “What you said at the hotel that day.” I was surprised he brought it up out of nowhere.[] “What do you think?” I asked back. Oliver didn’t answer, just looked at me. me.0 What if I said I was serious too?” what My heart skipped a beat: “Then let’s give it a try.“]] Oliver’s gaze intensified: “You sure?” I smiled: “We’re both single anyway. It’s not like we’ll die from trying.“] Cliver suddenly leaned closer: “So if I kissed you right now, you wouldn’t mind?“] I instinctively held my breath: “If… if you’re gonna kiss me, just do it. Why all the talk?” Oliver chuckled softly and planted a gentle kiss on my forehead.[] “Let’s start with this. Everything else can wait until we’re both ready,” he said.] I touched my forehead, not sure whether to laugh or cry: “You’re being way too much of a gentleman.“[] “No rush. We have all the time in the world,” he said.] Looking at how serious he was, my nose started to sting and tears began falling.[] He panicked: “Why are you crying?“]] “It’s your fault! You turned a perfectly good confession into a business meeting,” I sniffled.[]…
Chapter 8 “Congratulations.” Oliver said quietly.[] I smiled and held up my divorce certificate: “Same to you.“]] Walking out of the courthouse, I took a deep breath – I felt like a completely new person.[] ut.0 “Oliver, maybe we can get together?” I suddenly blurted out. Oliver stopped mid–step. “I mean, we’re both in the same boat. That’s gotta be fate or something.“] I watched his ears gradually turn red and felt gleeful inside.[] “Just kidding – you didn’t actually take that seriously, did you?” I laughed.]] Oliver glanced at me but didn’t say anything. Something about his expression seemed off though. “Come on, let me buy you dinner. To celebrate our freedom.“] I quickly changed the subject.[] Oliver nodded and silently opened the car door for me. 0 He’d done this countless times now, and it always made me feel cared for. We found a quiet restaurant and sat across from each other.]] “Seriously though, thank you for all your help.” I raised my glass. Oliver shook his head: “We were on the same side anyway.” “Yeah, a couple of betrayed losers.” I laughed.] Oliver frowned: “Don’t talk about yourself like that.“[] “Fine, how about we’re warriors rising from the ashes?” I shrugged.[] Oliver actually cracked a rare smile. I suddenly realized he was actually pretty handsome when he smiled. Sunlight streamed through the window onto his profile, softening that usually stern face.[] “What are you looking at?” Oliver asked.] “Just thinking you look really handsome when you smile,” I said honestly.[]…
Chapter 7 I knew Milo wouldn’t sign the papers easily.[] Male ego was getting in the way – he’d rather go to court than admit defeat. On the day of the hearing, I wore a black suit and did my makeup flawlessly. If I was going into battle, I was going to show up looking my absolute best.[] Oliver drove me to the courthouse. He didn’t say a word the whole way, but that silent support was more than enough.] In court, Milo and his lawyer played the victim card hard.]] They said I was being unreasonable, said I was greedy as hell, even claimed Oliver and I were having an affair.[] I sat in the plaintiff’s section, listening to them weave their lies, feeling completely calm inside. Isat in Meanwhile, Gina was in the gallery wiping away tears. Looking all pitiful and heartbroken -if you didn’t know the truth, she could totally fool you. When my lawyer’s turn came, we laid out all the evidence we’d prepared.[] Shopping receipts, bank transfers, flirty text messages, the sex video, plus their own recorded confessions.[] I watched Milo’s face get uglier and uglier, and felt incredibly satisfied.[] He thought I’d just roll over and take it like I always used to, but this time I had all my ammunition ready.[] Gina couldn’t sit still in the gallery anymore she tried to stand up and say something, but the judge shut her down.]] – I glanced back at Oliver. He sat perfectly straight, his expression calm.[] But I knew he was feeling just as satisfied as I was. The trial went on all day. Finally, the judge called for recess and said they’d announce the verdict later. Walking out of the courthouse, the sunset was perfect. I took a deep breath and felt like a huge weight had lifted off my shoulders. “You okay?” Oliver asked.]] I nodded: “Never better.” He didn’t say anything else, just silently opened the car door for me.[]…
When we got to the restaurant, Milo was already waiting. Seeing me walk in with Oliver, his face instantly changed.[] “You… you two…” “What, big brother’s not welcome?” I said with a sweet smile.] Milo forced down his anger: “I asked you here to talk about us.“] “So?” I sat down.] “Big brother can’t be here? Shouldn’t he know what’s going on between you and his wife?“[] Milo’s face got even uglier.] I kept stirring the pot:[] “Or are you scared hell find out exactly when you started fucking his wife?” “Rita Collins!” Milo slammed his hand on the table and shot up.[] Oliver gave him one cold look: “Sit down.“] Two simple words, but they completely dominated him and pressed Milo right back into his seat.[] 1 was secretly cracking up inside. That’s some serious alpha energy right there.[] I picked up my coffee cup: “So, what did you want to talk about?” Milo took a deep breath: “The divorce. Let’s discuss it properly.“[] I raised an eyebrow: “Discuss you leaving with nothing?” “You’re being ridiculous!“] I laughed coldly. “Oh, so now I’m being ridiculous? What about when you were stabbing me in the back? What about when you were blowing our money on designer bags for Gina?” Milo was quiet for a moment, then suddenly his voice got self–righteous.[] “You think you’re the only one with evidence?“] I was confused for a second, then he pulled out his phone to show me photos.[] Pictures of me and Oliver at the hotel entrance “You’re staying at the same hotel as my brother. What do you call that?“] Mão said mockingly, “You’re acusing me of cheating, but what the hell are you doing?“] I bust burst out laughing. This was his trump card? 1 sd dowly “Mae, are you forgeting something?…
Chapter 5 Late at night, my phone started buzzing like crazy.]] I was lying in the hotel bed scrolling through tiktok when I saw it was Gina calling. I almost burst out laughing. Couldn’t hold it in anymore, huh? “Hello?” I answered lazily. “Rita Collins! How can you be so fucking greedy?!“[] Gina’s voice was shrill and grating. I yawned: “You’re calling this late just to tell me that?” “What gives you the right to demand Milo leave with nothing? Do you know that everything he bought me these three years came from his own salary? Fine, you want the house and car, but what gives you the right to demand those things too?” Pinstantly snapped awake. Holy shit, she was basically doing my lawyer’s job for me. I quickly hit speakerphone and started recording. “So you’re admitting that all those things were bought by my husband for you? The other end went silent for a few seconds. I kept pouring gas on the fire: “Gina, thanks so much for giving me such detailed info about where all this stuff came from. “Oh, and you just said my husband used his salary to buy them – how much was he giving you every month?” Gina obviously realized she’d said too much. “Don’t try to get me to say more!“] “Don’t need to.” I smiled sweetly. “You just confessed everything yourself. Want me to play back what you just said?” “You… you recorded that?” Her voice started shaking. I rolled my eyes: “Duh, I’m not an idiot.” Gina completely panicked: “Don’t… do anything crazy…” Then get those things ready.” I kindly reminded her. “Otherwise, 111 just have to post this recording online.” …
Chapter 4 “I want him to leave with nothing.” Even I was surprised when those words came out of my mouth.] Oliver looked up at me, his eyes probing: “You sure about that?” I nodded. He suddenly smiled: “You’re taking this pretty well.” I set down my coffee cup and looked at him.] “It’s not about taking it well. I’m just done making myself miserable.” “Three years of marriage, and I had to sneak around buying a dildo just to spare his ego.” Looking back, it’s fucking ridiculous.” Looking Oliver’s expression got a little weird: “A dildo?“]] I said matter–of–factly. “I’m a normal woman with normal needs. Is that weird?” Oliver coughed and changed the subject: “I agree with you.” I blinked: “Huh?” He repeated: “My brother wronged you. He deserves to leave with nothing. I suddenly felt my nose sting.] So there really was someone who understood my anger and frustration And this person actually was my husband’s older brother. That made it even more depressing. “Honey, you’re moving out?“] Milo watched me pack, panic creeping into his voice. I didn’t look up: “What else? Stick around to watch you two lovebirds?” 1…” He hesitated “Maybe… maybe I should move out instead?” I smiled sweetly. “Don’t bother. This place disgusts me now, just like you do.“1 He was quiet for a moment: “I’m sorry—1…
Chapter 3 “You bitch! Get your ass out here!” Bright and early in the morning, there was screaming and wailing coming from the company lobby. I was in my office…
Chapter 2 Footsteps echoed from the hallway. I leisurely leaned on my chair and pulled out my phone, hitting record. Oliver pushed through the door, his face stone-cold as he…