Chapter 74

Nicklaus’s POV:

I stormed out of the room in anger. Elena couldn't even prove herself, which means everything was true. She claimed to love me, but it had been a plot all this time to steal from me.

I hurriedly walked out of the room; my feet were heavy with pain and anger. I walked down the hallway, and footsteps echoed in the hallway. I walked out of the house to the waiting car parked in front of the building, collected the keys from the driver, and took the driver's seat.

I adjusted the mirrors, tightened my seat belts, and put the car into gear. I zoomed off into the streets of Los Angeles.

I was driving at full speed, and my anger was rising. My hands held the shell tightly, and I felt a rush of adrenaline in my body. I just wanted to go far away—away from my problems, away from Elena.

Was she in touch with her ex-fiance? Was she planning to use my money and run away with him? I think that is the reason she always had nightmares. Did he threaten her to do it because she couldn't stop loving him and she wanted him back?

I didn't know where I was going, but I knew that I had to keep moving. I drove off to the beach to watch the sunset. I needed something to calm my mind. Everything is happening so fast, fast, and I never felt this betrayed in my life.

A lot of thoughts came into my head, but one thing was for sure: Elena was guilty as charged. She cannot even prove herself and plead that she wasn't guilty.

I have never fallen in love, and just when I thought about giving love a chance, I was betrayed and full of regret. I have never been this heartbroken. Why would Elena hurt me this way? Or was she set up? I thought we could be happy together and not let anything come in between us.

But I carried out my investigations, and she is guilty as charged. There wouldn't be anything that would say the opposite.

I stood there and watched the sunset, lost in my thoughts, until it was nightfall. I walked up to my car and picked up my phone. I quickly dialled my lawyer's number, and he picked it up immediately.

“Get the divorce papers ready. I need them at the office tomorrow morning,” I said and hung up. Immediately, I got into my car and zoomed off.

After a short drive, I arrived at my father’s house, and I walked up to his study. He was seated in his study and was on the call. I walked up to him and sat on the chair, pouring a glass of whisky, and I gulped it down immediately.

I felt a burning sensation in my throat as I gulped it down, and I kept the glass cup on the table. My eyes burned with pain and anger, and I waited for my father to hang up the phone.

We were done speaking, and I broke the silence. "Father, there is nothing to think about; I will grant Elena the divorce papers tomorrow, and we are cutting off our contract with Williams. I have had enough already.” I spoke, my voice deep and my blood boiling.

My father exhaled deeply and fixed his eyes on me. “Why did you keep this much information, Nick? You should have told me about all of this right from the onset.” My My father spoke.

I ran my hands through my hair. “Father, I wanted to be sure. The investigations are ongoing, and I have grown to love Elena. This is a hard decision for me to make. I can't believe she would want to steal from me and run away.” I spoke.

“We have helped that company enough. We cannot just discard them like that. They have to pay. I will make sure they pay for all their crimes,” he growled as he puffed his cigarettes.

“I will make sure I bring them down,” I said, narrowing my eyes. I felt resentment and hatred deep down in my soul. I love Elena, but I won't let anyone betray me, not even someone I have grown to love.

I smoked my cigarette and drank a bottle of whiskey. I thought about everything and how my life was almost ruined by a woman in less than four months.

Nobody ever had the guts to dare me not to mention stealing from my company. I became angry, and I felt like exploding. Getting drunk wasn't even enough. The drink wasn't hot enough. I needed something harsh.