The Divorce Papers: Literally Writing Him Off novel Chapter 4

As a result of Avery's defiance, Elijah terminated all partnerships with McPherson Group overnight.

Avery was jolted awake by the sharp ringing of her phone. Wincing from the pain, she answered Walter's call.

"Ave, I've already submitted the paperwork to transfer your registered address. But if anything like this happens again, I won't hesitate to pull it back."

Avery's face turned ashen. "You can't do this! You promised me."

She was so close to finally breaking free. She couldn't let everything unravel now.

Walter's tired voice came through the line. "For this final month, you'd better behave and serve Elijah well."

After the call ended, the door suddenly swung open.

Elijah entered, looking down at her.

"Lara invited you to go bungee jumping. She wants to patch things up between you two. You have five minutes to pack and be ready," he said coldly.

Without waiting for a response, Elijah slammed the door shut and disappeared.

Avery didn't like bungee jumping, nor did she want to reconcile with Lara.

Even so, she was terrified of what would follow if she disobeyed. She shut her eyes, surrendering to the inevitable.

There was no way for her to refuse. Five minutes later, bodyguards burst through the door and forcibly dragged her to the car.

Inside the Lincoln limousine, she curled up by the window, hugging her arms tightly. She closed her eyes, seeking a moment of rest.

The wound on her arm was still undressed, but she endured the pain without a sound. If she could just fall asleep, maybe the discomfort would ease. Gradually, the gentle sway of the car pulled her into sleep.

Opposite her, Elijah and Lara kissed passionately, oblivious to everything else.

In the front seats, Elijah's driver, Henry Baird, and his assistant, Dominic Morales, couldn't help but whisper to each other.

"I almost feel sorry for Mrs. Tarver. Even when Mr. Tarver behaves like that around her, she never shows any anger."

"That's because she loves him too much. I heard she's prepared to face any hardship. As long as they don't end up divorced, she doesn't mind."

Elijah slowly raised his eyes, watching Avery across from him. She resembled a timid, obedient kitten.

Despite everything, Elijah wasn't heartless. He had seen how devoted she had remained all these years.

As long as she stayed obedient, he had no issue letting her keep the title of Mrs. Tarver for the rest of her life.

Unbeknownst to him, a sharp, murderous glint passed through Lara's eyes.

After what felt like an eternity, the car finally rolled to a stop.

Before she knew it, Avery found herself at the edge of what looked like a bottomless void. Her teeth chattered uncontrollably.

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