Chapter 13

Layla

Sitting up and turning to face Louis, I narrow my eyes. "How did you know about that?"

He chuckles. "In our line of work, news travels fast, especially among rivals."

"I see." I lay back down but this time, I face him.

"I don't know the reason behind your divorce with Nathan, but when you feel you're able to tell me about it, I'll be waiting."

He's so understanding and gentle that it makes me smile. "It's okay. I can tell you now. He wanted a divorce because I had a miscarriage and seeing me made him depressed. Also, he was no longer attracted to me and was openly cheating on me."

"Then I can already guess how you felt when you saw him today."

"I hated the sight of him, just as much as I did back then."

"Then why don't you quit?"

"I don't have to quit. I'm certain I'm getting laid off. Besides, that bastard won't miss the opportunity to put me out of a job."

"And you'll just take that?"

"I'm prepared for that to happen."

"Sounds like you have a plan."

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