Ramen and Strawberry Cake

Nicholas’s P.O.V

I heaved an exasperated sigh, placing my hands on my forehead. I reached for the crystal tumbler, cradling an ice cube while dropping it into the glass of whiskey.

“My head hurts” I groaned, tossing my head to the back. The events of earlier replaying in my head.

If Maddie had been there, she would have incriminated me by spilling the whole truth about the divorce. If she didn't do that, she would have used that as an avenue to blackmail me.

“Where has she been? I am glad that she hasn't reached out to me yet!” I sighed, squeezing my eyes shut.

“Oh! She told Ethan that she had a few months to live and, she must be planning something. I can't wait for her comeback” I grinned, the image of Junia flashing through my head at that moment.

My eyes flicked open instantly.

“If Ethan has given up on her, that means that I can get her back! But Le Mort wants me to gain his trust first”

I swiveled my gaze around the whole living room, my eyes falling on the awards that wer