Revenge After Divorce (Olivia and Nick) novel Chapter 291

Chapter 291 

Chapter 291 

MARCUS 

Lunch with Olivia had been the calm I didn’t know I needed. After her massage session, we had decided to enjoy a quiet meal together, planning to head over to visit Lupita and her grandmother afterward. We had found a little peace in the chaos of the past few weeks, and for a moment let myself believe that things might be returning to some semblance of normalcy. 

But that’s when Nick’s call came through, shattering the fragile calm. I could hear the urgency in his voice before he even spoke. My heart sank as the weight of his words hit ne. Yes, I knew that Xander’s men had been in New Village, but I didn’t know they were already scouting us out watching our homes, waiting for the right moment to 

strike. 

I stood up abruptly, my chair scraping against the floor, and reached for my wallet. I pulled out some cash, placing it on the table, not bothering to look at Olivia. She was already standing next to me, sensing the change in my demeanour before I had even said a word. She didn’t ask what was wrong, and I was grateful for that. She knew me well enough to understand that when something was wrong, words weren’t always necessary. Without a word, we walked out of the restaurant, and 1 led her to the car. As I started the engine, I dialled my security team. The moment I heard their voices on the other end, I gave them my instructions, sharp and quick.” Increase surveillance. Make sure every entrance to the house is covered. I don’t want any surprises.” 

Olivia sat quietly beside me, her eyes on the road ahead, but I could feel her tension. She wasn’t asking questions, which, in this moment, was a relief. I didn’t have the energy to explain. She trusted me to handle it. And I couldn’t ask for anything more from her right now. 

On the road, I drove like a man possessed. My hands gripped the steering wheel with a force that made my knuckles turn white. I had to get home. I had to be with my kids. Whatever storm was brewing, I needed to be there to weather it with them. 

There was no doubt in my mind, those people weren’t going to go down without a fight. If they were with Xander, they were as ruthless, as cunning as he was, if not worse. I didn’t know what kind of threat they posed, but one thing was clear: they weren’t going to hesitate. And I wasn’t going to let them get anywhere near my family. 

As we neared the house, I could see the heightened security. My people were already on high alert, walking the perimeter, their weapons out, eyes scanning the area. The sight of it brought a strange sense of reassurance, but it also made my stomach twist. Olivia looked at the men, her eyes flickering with unease. I could see the slight shiver that ran through her, and without thinking, I reached over and took her hand in mine, giving it a tight 

squeeze. 

She didn’t need to say anything. The squeeze was enough. It was my way of telling her that I was here, that I would protect her, no matter what. That there was nothing I wouldn’t do to keep her and our kids safe. We’d gotten through so much together already, but this… this felt different. We were on the brink of something much more dangerous. 

Once we were inside, I couldn’t ignore the tension that hung in the air. Every corner of the house felt charged, like a storm was just waiting to break. I motioned for Olivia to sit down, and as we settled in the living room, I asked Ethan and Olivia to meet me in my study. 

When they arrived, I could see the concern in their eyes, but I couldn’t give them the comfort they were looking for. I needed them to be strong right now. We all had a role to play. 

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‘Xander’s men are here, and they have been watching us,” began, my voice steady but carrying the situation. I wasn’t going to sugarcoat it. They needed to know the truth. “Nick just called. So, no one goes out. If you need anything, ask one of the security guys to get it. Until Luke’s men find them and take care of them, we 

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will need to be on high alert.” 

I paused, taking a breath before continuing. Olivia didn’t sig anything. She didn’t argue. But I could see the flicker of fear in her eyes, and it made my chest tighten. This was the life I wanted for her, for us. But it was the reality now, and we had to face it head–on. 

I could feel the weight of my words on Olivia’s shoulders. This was more for her than for Ethan. Ethan was used to this kind of danger, but Olivia… she wasn’t. She had been through enough already, and I hated that I had to expose her to this fear again. But I had no choice. She needed to know. 

“Olivia…” I started, but she cut me off before I could finish)