The Heiress Nobody Saw Coming (Natalie and Marcus) novel Chapter 709

By the end of it all, Sierra couldn't keep her emotions in check. She took deep breaths, reminding herself not to get angry. Getting worked up over a man like Samuel would only make her sick.

Samuel stared at her, but it was obvious she didn't believe a single word he'd said.

"Cee, do you really have to divorce me?"

"That's right. There's nothing left to talk about between us besides divorce."

She forced herself to stay calm. "Samuel, we've known each other for years. Let's end things on a decent note, okay? Don't make me turn things ugly.

"Oh, and here's a little advice. After we divorce, don't go ruining some other woman's life. The way you think and act will only hurt whoever ends up with you.

"You can't bring anyone happiness. All you'll ever do is make them feel drained, hurt, and miserable. If you really loved me, Samuel, you'd let me go."

"Cee, I'm not divorcing you. I'd rather die than sign the papers," Samuel growled, his eyes cold as he glared at her. "If you're hell-bent on divorcing me, then I want Sinclair Group from Sophia and all of your parents' assets. Otherwise, you can forget about it for the rest of your life."

"So that's your true colors and intention." Sierra laughed bitterly. "All this time, refusing to sign the papers, making Maggie call me nonstop—it was all about getting your hands on Sinclair Group and my parents' assets.

"Well, that's too bad. I'm divorcing you, and not a dime of that money will go to you. If you won't let this end cleanly, then fine. We'll see how far this goes.

"Mathilda, let's go.

"Maggie, come with me for a second."

Sierra stood and walked out. Maggie quickly followed.

Outside, Sierra transferred money to Maggie. "Maggie, I need you to find two people who are strong and capable, preferably trained in martial arts."

Maggie asked carefully, "Ms. Remington, what do you need these two people for?"

Sierra replied smoothly, "To take care of Samuel. If he refuses, just tell him it was arranged by me.

"After all, we're still legally married. It's only natural for a wife to find extra help to take care of her injured husband. Don't you think so, Maggie?"

Maggie's eyes lit up as she nodded. "I get it now, Ms. Remington. I understand."

Sierra nodded. "Good. Make sure he's well taken care of."

"Yes, Ms. Remington. I'll start looking right away. As luck would have it, I actually know a few good people in that line of work. For a man like Mr. Sinclair, male caretakers are definitely the better choice."

Sierra thought for a moment. "Maggie, if you can get him to agree to the divorce, I'll pay you extra. Of course, your methods can be a little... creative. But they must be legal."

Maggie patted her chest confidently. "Don't worry, Ms. Remington! I'll do my best, though I can't promise you any results. But I'll give it everything I've got."

"Good. Thank you."

Sierra transferred another sum of money to Maggie. "I was planning to take you with me, but now that I think about it, I need you here to keep an eye on Samuel."

"I'll pay you well, so just do what needs to be done."

"But at least now I know what kind of person he is. So when I decided to divorce him, I didn't hesitate. I've no regrets."

She smiled at Mathilda. "Sorry for letting you all see that mess."

"Don't say that, Ms. Remington. You made the right call."

Mathilda reached over and hugged her. "Some couples spend a lifetime together and still can't tell if the person next to them is a sheep or a monster. At least you've seen Samuel for what he is. In a way, that's a blessing. Men can come and go, but money? You have to hold on to that."

Sierra nodded. "You're absolutely right. You can always find another man, but if you lose your money, it's so much harder to earn back.

"Besides, Sinclair Group belongs to Sophia, and what my parents left behind belongs to them. Even though it's all been left to me, I won't be an ungrateful daughter. Samuel has made me completely give up on him, and now, I don't have to feel guilty or soft-hearted anymore.

"I can move forward with a clear conscience."

She looked out the window. "I'm still young. Making one mistake isn't the end of the world."

"Right, Ms. Remington. You've got this."

Sierra smiled. "Yeah. I've got this."

Once they were back, Mathilda saw Sierra safely home before heading off with the others.

Standing at her front door, Sierra took a few deep breaths, raised her chin with a smile, and pushed the door open to walk inside.