From Discarded Wife to Queen (Tyrone) novel Chapter 17

Chapter 17 A Brewing Fire

Zera smiled softly. “It’s fine. You’re not an outsider.”

Tyrone’s tone grew heavier. “To you, I am an outsider.”

The smile faded from Zera’s face.

Tyrone’s voice stayed calm but firm; there was no room for argument.

Zera forced a mocking laugh. “After all these years, have we really grown this distant?”

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Looking at her helpless expression, Tyrone sighed. “Zera, I know things haven’t been easy for you. Tomorrow, I’ll arrange a live–in maid for you. I’ll also get you a car and a driver.”

At the door, he turned back. “Do your best to avoid Aella. Don’t show up in front of her on purpose.”

Zera froze, and no word came out.

Tyrone’s stance was strong. “You have to do this.”

Aella loved him too much to tolerate even a speck of doubt.

If the two women crossed paths, Zera would be the one to suffer.

Zera snapped out of it and quickly nodded. “Don’t worry, Tyrone. I’ll listen to you.”

But her mind kept racing.

What does that mean? She could tell Tyrone still had feelings for her.

Was it because she had been divorced that he wouldn’t consider leaving Aella to marry her?

Zera couldn’t help but let her imagination run wild.

Tyrone left Zera’s place without worry.

Over an hour later, he sat inside a private bar in the city.

When the door opened, he poured two glasses of whiskey.

Brad Keller strolled in and dropped onto the couch across from him. He leaned back, legs crossed, his shoes resting carelessly on the edge of the coffee table. His whole posture screamed spoiled rich kid.

He fixed his sharp eyes on Tyrone, his good looks marked by his signature single–lid eyes. “So, trouble with your wife?”

Tyrone swirled his glass, sounding worn out. “I can’t communicate with her.”

Brad saw everything clearly, as an outsider. He cut straight to the point. “Zera came back to town for you. If you don’t clear things up, Aella will leave you.”

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Chapter 17 A Brewing Fire

Tyrone’s reply was calm, almost dismissive. “She won’t divorce me.”

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In his mind, he was sure. Emotionally, Aella loved him and depended on him. She couldn’t leave him.

Financially, he had spent millions on her family. She could never repay that debt in her lifetime.

On her own, she had no real independence. She married him and became a full–time wife immediately after graduating from college. She was out of touch with the working world.

She had grown up rich. After marrying him, Aella had lived a life of luxury–designer clothes, fine dining, and the best of everything. Even if she found a job, her paycheck wouldn’t even cover her lifestyle.

Because of this, he wasn’t worried she’d walk away.

But Aella had a stubborn streak. She would fight him. That was inevitable.

Brad didn’t hold back and mercilessly tore into his lies. “I heard Aella’s already talking divorce.”

Tyrone raised a brow. “Raine told you that?”

Brad didn’t deny it. “Man, you better watch yourself. If Aella leaves you, you’ll never find another woman who loves you like she does.”

Tyrone’s tone was confident. “Relax! Even if you end up six feet under, you won’t live to see me and Aella divorce.”

Brad realized he couldn’t change Tyrone’s mind, so he switched the subject. “That Zera, though—she knows you’re married and still keeps you from explaining. Isn’t she clearly trying to break you two apart?”

Tyrone’s face darkened. His tone turned serious. “Brad, don’t talk bad about Zera.”

Brad adjusted his posture and leaned forward. “I’m not badmouthing her. I’m telling the truth. The way she acts–it’s obvious she’s trying to drive a wedge between you and Aella.”

Tyrone lit a cigarette. Smoke drifted around his face, blurring his eyes.

After a long silence, he said, “Zera came from nothing. She’s simple at heart. Years ago, for me to inherit the company smoothly, Grandpa forced her to marry someone overseas. She’s suffered so much for me. I owe her.”

He went on. “She’s been abused for years. Her health is bad. She battles severe depression. I have to take care of her.”

Brad gave a wry smile. “Just admit it–you still have feelings for her.”

Tyrone frowned. “Brad, she nearly ruined her whole life because of me. I have to take responsibility.”

He added, “Zera won’t allow me to explain things to Aella because she’s too sensitive, too proud. She’s worried Aella will use it against her, that outsiders will mock her, and that they will criticize her for doing all that to earn my sympathy or trying to climb her way up by wrecking my marriage.”

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