Chapter 18

WILLOW

I am lying on our king-size bed, in our fucking room, that was once our love nest. My mind was consumed with thoughts of revenge. It was a delicate dance, a game of strategy that I had to play with precision. But I have lots of questions for myself.

How could I exact my revenge without involving my family?

I knew that my loved ones were not aware of the dark secrets that surrounded me. They saw my marriage life as a happy one, without problems, they saw Lucas as a perfect husband for me. Shielding them from the burden of truth would safeguard their well-being and avert impending peril. Consequently, this battle necessitated my solitary engagement.

Determined, I resolved that acquiring the requisite resources constituted the initial stride in this endeavor. Revenge required wealth and power, the tools to dismantle my enemies from within. But I was not born into privilege, and my current circumstances were far from luxurious. I needed a plan, a way to amass the means to fund my m