After Divorce

Marve ended the call 

Approaching her, Mason asked, “What’s wrong?” 

“You and Bryce stay and meet some senior figures in the entertainment industry here. I have another matter to attend to, and I need to go now,” she explained. 

“Bet can you just leave this event?” 

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Glancing over at Sergio, who was deep in conversation with Bryce, Maeve replied, “I’ll slip away quietly.” 

linaway unnoticed. 

with that, she downed a glass of red wine, handed the empty glass to Mason, and deftly lifted her gown to slip away 

Mason wanted to call out to her, but she was too swift. In a blink, she vanished and reached the entrance of Brooks Estate. 

15 minutes later, a sports car sped toward her. Maeve arrived at the estate’s gates, where Lyra stepped out of the car hastily. 

“What’s going on? What’s with the sudden reconciliation?” Lyta questioned. 

“Yeah, Maeve, did Sergio threaten you? Don’t worry, he wouldn’t dare touch you with Zion around,” Charlie chimed in 

Marve responded, “He didn’t threaten me. We made a deal, 

“What kind of deal?” 

“I had an agreement with Sergio. We’ve already signed the divorce papers, and now we’re pretending to be a loving couple to repair the Brooks family’s image.” 

Upon hearing this, Lyra exclaimed angrily, “Sergio is quite something! He’s playing his cards right, knowing the divorce is final and using you for his benefit” 

Charlie frowned. “Maeve, have you thought about how you’ll explain this to Zion? 

Charlie and Lyra had observed the bond between Mare and Zion, and it was clear they were a couple. However, now that Maeve agreed to publicly show affection for Sergio, Zion would dismantle the Brooks family if he were to findout. 

“Thaven’t figured out how to tell him, but it’s my only chance to get a divorce.” 

Maeve knew Zion had discussed divorce with Sergio before, but Sergio would never back down. Both of them were powerful figures who wouldn’t yield. She had to handle it her 

“Hey! What’s going on?” 

In the distance, guests were fleeing from Brooks Estate. 

Maeve and the others turned their attention to the commotion, noticing guests streaming out of the estate, and the once well–lit estate had suddenly gone dark. 

Chaos erupted at Brooks Estate. 

Spotting Zayla rushing out, Maeve hurried over and grabbed her arm, demanding, “What’s going on?! 

“Ms. Scott, you’re here,” Zayla panted. 

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“What happened?” 

The estate was intact when Maeve lett. She wondered how things had gone awry so quickly. 

“Somebody entered through the back door. It looks like a robbery!” © 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

“A robbery?” 

With Brooks Estate’s state–of–the–art security, a robbery seemed impossible. 

Marve tried to approach to take a look but was restrained by Zayla. “Ms. Scott, it’s d 

dangerous! You can’t go there!” 

“Where are Bryce and Mason? Are they out yet?” Maeve asked. 

“They’re safe, probably lost in the crowd. But Mr. Brooks and the others are still inside… 

Maeve stared at the entrance where guests had fled in droves. She moved to go in when Lyra pulled her back. “Mavy, stop! With so many security guards at Brooks Estate, nothing could possibly happen.”