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“I’m filing for a divorce Lyon, I want a divorce!”

“WHAT?!” Lyon yelped and Kathryn took a step closer to him.

“You’re not deaf, I’m divorcing you! I can’t live with fake smiles anymore, I’m done!” She snapped and with that she’s walked back to her room.

Lyon fell back on his couch rubbing his neck, “How did I get to this? How? Lyon you’re really a jerk,”He growl in pain then his phone buzz.

He pull it out from his pocket, Wendy name displayed on the screen. He hissed angrily then dropped the phone but it wouldn’t stop buzzing so he decided to pick it up.

“Are you trying to find out what happened next?” He snapped immediately he pick up.

Wendy fake a pout from the other line, “What did you mean? Oh- did something happened at home?” She gasped in sarcasm while Lyon gritted his teeth.

“It was you right? You were the one that sent her that picture,”He asked

“Why? Did she pack out of the house? That’s bad, at least not now that you’re about to be appointed as the chairman, this will ruin your reputation,” Wendy faked sympathy but that got Lyon more pissed off.

“That won’t happen, I’m gonna stop that at all cost!” He yelled and with that he hung up on her.

He sank his fingers deeply into his dark hair, “I need an alcohol.”

He went to the wine bar, he took out a bottle and drank directly from the bottle. Then it came rushing back, His divorce, His dirty secret and Wendy.

“My head….”He groan as he slumped on the floor, he’s not the type to cry but tears got the best of him.

The tears flow and he was in a deep pain, he gulp down the alcohol at once.

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NEXT DAY

Kathryn applied some makeup on her face, she put on a flare pink gown and a black heels to match. “I think I’m good to go like this, it’s either today or never,” She told herself then her eyes ran to the wedding ring on her finger.

“It’s high time I let go of this,” She muttered taking her lips in, this was a very hard decision to make but she can no longer live in pain and fake smile, no, this wasn’t the marriage life she dreamt about.

“Everything has time and I think mine isn’t included,” She added and was about to pull out the ring when a faint knock stopped her.

“Fiona? Is that you?” She asked moving towards the door, she opened it and it revealed Lyon.

She almost take back her words about the divorce seeing his handsome face but she shook it off and frown, “What are you doing here? The last time I checked, you’ve never step on this floor since we got married,” She asked.

Lyon cleared his throat, he slowly looked up taking his lips in sexily and Kathryn can’t deny the fact that he’s looked so handsome.

Lyon noticed her outfit, “Are you going somewhere?” He asked curiously and Kathryn perceived alcohol from him.

‘Did he drink because of me?’ She asked herself but quickly shook off the thought.

She cleared her throat, “Yes, I’m taking my words into action,” She sternly said referring to the divorce.

Lyon licked his lips repeatedly, “Er…Kathryn? We need to talk,” He politely asked unlike before. That sank softly into Kathryn’s heart that she almost pitied him.

“I don’t think we have anything more to discuss, I already said what you needed to hear last night and what I plead for is your cooperation.” She snapped and was about to slam the door shut when Lyon held the door knob.

“Please?” He pleaded and that left Kathryn no choice but to allow him come in. She left the door while Lyon followed closing the door.

Fiona who’s been watching them from a corner alongside with Martins grin as she saw them go inside, “Are you thinking what am thinking Martins?” She asked grinning while Martins nod.

“I think it’s about to get steamy,” Martins added with a smile.

“Let’s go, we don’t want to disturb them, I hope they enjoy the moment, hehe.” Fiona muttered and with that they both left.

Lyon rub his sweaty palm, “Kathryn, we can’t get divorce, at least not now,” He began while Kathryn rolled her eyes, “I’m handing some business at the moment and I need you beside me for a while, huh?” He muttered softly.

“I don’t care, I want to leave this loveless marriage!” Kathryn snapped.

‘Is he begging me? Does he love me?’Kathryn thought.

Lyon took his lips in once again, “I knew this was going to be hard since I’m the bad person here but not now,” He said but Kathryn has made up her mind.

“Okay, Here. What about a contract?” He suddenly offered pulling out some papers. Kathryn suddenly seemed interested in it.

“A contract? What contract?” She asked

“Read it,” He replied giving her the papers while Kathryn collected it and started flipping through the papers. “It’s a three month contract, all you need to stay with me for 90days till I’m appointed as the chairman then you can have your divorce,” He explained while Kathryn scoffed.

‘He’s begging me because of a mere post? Ah! What a stupid fool I am to think he’s in love with me’ She thought

“So you’re doing this for a mere post?” She asked

“Call it whatever you want but I need you so I can get that post, please sign the contract,” He pleaded while Kathryn fight back her tears.

She took a long breathe and looked at the contract, “I will, I will sign this contract but on a condition,” She finally concluded after pondering on the matter for a while now.

Lyon was glad to hear she was going to sign, “Yes, what condition? Name it?”

“You’re going to stay at home 24hours with me throughout the 90days and follow my orders,” She blurted out and Lyon widened his eyes.

“Whaaat? Kathryn…”

“Oh, you can’t do it? Then I’m not signing these!”

Lyon growl under his breathe, “Okay, Fine as long as you don’t leave,” He muttered looking away while Kathryn smiled and took a pen, added her signature on the contract.

Lyon smiled, “You’ve made a great decision,” He muttered taking the papers and he was about going out when Kathryn stopped him.

“Where are you going?” She asked

“To work, where else would I possibly go to?

“Did you forgot our agreement few minutes ago? You stay with me throughout the 90days and that’s taking effect as we speak, NOW. Mr.Alberto,”

“What? Kathryn, I need to get back to work and I have a lot of meetings to attend to. Kathryn-“ He tried to convince her but Kathryn was not buying the idea.

“Join a zoom for any meeting you have, like I said, you follow my orders!”She snapped angrily.

“Kathryn, I think you’re taking this whole thing too far, I mean, it’s not like you wouldn’t be getting your divorce so why are you asking for the impossible?” Lyon asked but Kathryn rolled her eyes going back to her mirror.

“Don’t forget, you still have my order to follow,” She snapped applying a red lipstick on her lips. “Since I can’t go to the lawyer again, I have no choice but to go out on a date with you, Mr Alberto,” She told him and his Jaw dropped.

No. This wasn’t what he’s expecting from her. All he planned for was for her to stay till he’s the chairman and not this!

“Kathryn, I don’t think you can have that! That’s too much,”

“Too much you say? Come on, Lyon! We are married and that’s what married couples should if you don’t want me to go ahead with my plan,”

Lyon gritted his teeth, he was already hating the fact that he brought this up!

“And that reminds me, the order includes the room, the food, the house. I mean, we eat, sleep and do everything TOGETHER NOW, Mr.Alberto!” She added with smirk while Lyon’s eyes almost pop out.

“Come on, go and put on a nice outfit, we have a date to go, Mr. Alberto,”