Revenge After Divorce by Black Rose

Chapter 231 ETHAN After dealing with that guy, I went looking for Nick. I overheard part of his phone call, but I couldn't make sense of what he was saying. Still, I had a feeling he was up to something. I never fully trusted him, especially when it cto Olivia and Samuel. Those two were everything to me, and I couldn't afford to fail them again or let anyone hurt them. They had already been through too much.

"Nick, Nick?" I called out as I approached his room, feeling anxious.

He stepped out, looking displeased. "What? Why are you callinglike there's a fire in the hotel?" He was annoyed, but I didn't have tfor that.

"I need to talk to you. Cto my room, now." I turned to leave, but then he spoke.

"I'm not going anywhere. If you have a problem, go find Luke. You toldto be a father, and that's what I'm doing. Go sort your stuff out with him." He started to go back inside, but I stopped him. "It's about Samuel." I didn't wait for his reply and walked away. It was the only way I could get his attention. Sure enough, a minute later, he walked into my room, worry all over his face. “What happened to my son?" I almost wanted to laugh. "Feels good, doesn't it?" He furrowed his brow, clearly confused. "What are you talking about?" I chuckled. "Calling him your son. Feels good, huh?" A smile tugged at his lips. "Of course it does. You know how it feels too. He's practically yours." And that was true.

"Look, man, nothing's wrong with Samuel. I just wanted to get your attention." He let out a relieved breath. " Alright, what's going on?" I took a seat. “I think we need to keep a close eye on Xander." He raised an eyebrow, likely thinking I was talking about him wanting Olivia and how we had to protect her for Marcus's sake.

"We're already keeping an eye on him, Ethan. With the two of us here, there's nothing he can do. He won't get Olivia. Marcus will be pleased. Now, can I go back to the baby?" I raised an eyebrow, wondering when he stopped calling the baby a "rat." He'd clearly grown fond of her in just a few days. That was impressive.

"That's not what I mean. Yes, we need to keep him away from Olivia and Samuel, but not for the reason you're thinking." Nick sat back down, clearly intrigued.

"You know something I don't about this guy?" I didn't know how to explain it, but something felt off with him. “I don't know, man, but I have a bad feeling about him. He's always been shady since I got here." Nick sighed. "Don't you think you might be projecting everything we've been through onto this guy?" Top of Form Bottom of Form I understood what Nick was getting at, but I knew that wasn't the case. "Nick, you know me. I always try to see the best in people. But that guy, Xander, he just rubsthe wrong way. Look at Marcus, I didn't like him at first, but he never gavethe sgut feeling Xander does." Nick sighed. "What kind of feeling are we talking about here?" +25 BONUS Chapter 231 I already told him; I wasn't sure how to explain it. "It's like... he could be dangerous." Nick laughed. If I'd known he was going to laugh, I wouldn't have even bothered coming to him.

"Tell me, Ethan. What do you think that guy could do to any of us with Luke and his men around? If he tried anything, he'd be stopped before he could do any real damage. Or, if you're still worried, just do what you do best. Tap into the hotel cameras. I'm leaving." He stood and walked out.

Honestly, it wasn't a bad idea. I'd gotten so caught up with olivia and everything that I hadn't been as vigilant as usual. Maybe it was because Luke was around that I let my guard down. But that wasn't going to work. I needed to stay sharp.

I pulled out my laptop and started working, trying to focus. But soon, my phone rang. I glanced at the screen, it was Marcus. Part ofwanted to tell him about my suspicions, but I knew it would only add to his stress and worry.

"Marcus, my man, how's it going?" I asked, trying to keep the mood light.

He chuckled, but I could tell it was forced. "I'm fine, still standing. I'll be much better when I have my family back with me." He was trying to sound okay, but I could hear the pain behind his words.

"They're alright, man. I promise," I reassured him.

There was a brief silence before he sighed deeply. "I know they are. I heard them talking when I called Nick earlier." That was good to hear. Nick had done right by him. "Yeah, Nick said you needed my help with something?" "Oh, yes," he replied, "I'm sure he mentioned my plans to expand to Asia?" "Yes, he did," I said, curious about where this was going. I wondered what Nick was thinking telling Marcus to do that.

"I need as much information as you can get your hands on about that aX" place. Anything atja), Marcus in continued. I figured him staying busy might not be such a bad thing for him. "I'll get you everything by tomorrow, Marcus.” I hesitated before adding, "What is it, did something happen?" His voice grew serious. "Ethan, tellwhat's going on?" I took a deep breath. Should I tell him or not? I didn't want to add to his worries, but I had to say something.

"I want to do a background check on I that guy, the one I sent you a picture of. Something about him doesn't sit right with me," I admitted. Marcus cursed under his breath. "Ethan, leave the research for later. It's not priority right now."

But then his tone shifted, more intense. "Find out what you can about him. l'ignored my gut last tand look what happened to my marriage.

I can't afford to have regrets again." He was right. We couldn't just ignore this. We needed to know who this guy really was.

"I'm on it," I said firmly. "I'll let you know what I find." +25 BONUS Chapter 232 Chapter 232 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1 mmMwWLliIofifl0&1 mmMwWLlilofiflo&1